John Wesley (1954)
Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.
Director: Norman Walker
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: March 2, 1954
Cast
- Leonard Sachs - John Wesley
- Gerard Lohan - Wesley as a Child
- Neil Heayes - Wesley as a Student
- Keith Pyott - Rev. Samuel Wesley
- Curigwen Lewis - Susannah Wesley
- Derek Aylward - Charles Wesley
- Philip Leaver - Beau Nash
- John Witty - Peter Bohler
- Patrick Barton - George Whitefield
- John Slater - Condemned Man
Screenplay
- Lawrence Barrett (Screenplay)
Music: Henry Reed
Cinematography: Stanley Grant, Hone Glendinning
Editing: David Powell
Production: The Rank Organisation, G.H.W. Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is John Wesley about?
- Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.
- Who directed John Wesley?
- John Wesley was directed by Norman Walker.
- Who stars in John Wesley?
- John Wesley stars Leonard Sachs, Gerard Lohan, Neil Heayes, Keith Pyott, Curigwen Lewis, Derek Aylward.
- How long is John Wesley?
- John Wesley has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is John Wesley?
- John Wesley is a Drama, History film.
- Where was John Wesley produced?
- John Wesley was produced in United Kingdom.