A Man Called Peter
1955 · Movie · G · 119 min · ★ 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 Chaplai...
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Details
- Years
- 1955
- Release date
- 1955-03-31
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 119 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (17 votes)
Themes
- pastor
- minister
- scottish
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1956 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Gladys Hurlbut
as Mrs. Peyton
Richard Garrick
as Colonel Evanston Whiting
Gloria Gordon
as Barbara
Billy Chapin
as Peter John Marshall
Directed by Henry Koster