
Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey
1998, English. Directed by Tony Tew.
William Carey sailed in 1793 to India with a reluctant wife and four children to bring the message of Jesus. There he encountered so much hardship it is amazing he didn't abandon his mission and go home. But he stayed for over 40 years.
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- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tony Tew
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Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey?
Candle in the Dark: The Story of William Carey (1998) was directed by Tony Tew and stars Richard Attlee, Adam Blackwood, Lynette Edwards.