CinemaOSMovie · 1955 · 1h 59m · G

A Man Called Peter

The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation

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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.

Directed byHenry Koster

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
EN
Released
March 31, 1955
Studios
20th Century FoxCinescope Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Richard Todd

Richard Todd

The Rev. Peter Marshall

Jean Peters

Jean Peters

Catherine Wood Marshall

Marjorie Rambeau

Marjorie Rambeau

Miss Laura Fowler

Jill Esmond

Jill Esmond

Mrs. Findlay

Les Tremayne

Les Tremayne

Senator Willis K. Harvey

Robert Burton

Robert Burton

Mr. Peyton

Gladys Hurlbut

Gladys Hurlbut

Mrs. Peyton

Richard Garrick

Richard Garrick

Colonel Evanston Whiting

Gloria Gordon

Gloria Gordon

Barbara

Billy Chapin

Billy Chapin

Peter John Marshall

Creative team
Directed by
Henry Koster
Henry Koster
Written by
Eleanore Griffin
Produced by
Samuel G. Engel

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