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Critics' Corner Desson Howe - Weekend section, "A welcome boost for audiences seeking images of black characters without criminal tendencies." Esther Iverem - Style section, "There are many good reasons for going to see 'The Preacher's Wife.' " Read a Post feature story on Whitney Houston Go to Video Finder

'The Preacher's Wife' An angel in the form of Denzel Washington comes to Earth to give strength and support to an embattled church pastor. As Christmas approaches, things are breaking down in the community where the Rev. Henry Biggs (Courtney Vance), his wife, Julia (Whitney Houston), and son Jeremiah live. In Biggs's church, there are cracks in the walls and the boiler is about to blow. Young men in the neighborhood are being carted off to jail and foster homes. -- Desson Howe Director: Penny Marshall Cast: Whitney Houston; Denzel Washington; Courtney B. Vance; Gregory Hines; Jenifer Lewis; Loretta Devine Running Time: 2 hours, 4 minutes Filmography: Denzel Washington