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Also known as Man Called Peter

1955 film by Henry Koster

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6.6

Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a "calling" from God to be a minister. He leaves Scotland and goes to America where after a few small congregations he lands the position of pastor of the Church of the Presidents in Washington, D.C. and eventually he becomes Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.

Released: 1955-03-31119 minDir: Henry KosterDrama, Family

Cast

  • Richard Todd as The Rev. Peter Marshall
  • Jean Peters as Catherine Wood Marshall
  • Marjorie Rambeau as Miss Laura Fowler
  • Jill Esmond as Mrs. Findlay
  • Les Tremayne as Senator Willis K. Harvey
  • Robert Burton as Mr. Peyton

Themes

  • pastor
  • minister
  • scottish

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Ratings

IMDb

7.1/10

1,146 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

60%

Year
1955
Runtime
119 min
Genres
Biography, Drama, Family
Rated
Approved
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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