A Man Called Peter (1955)
The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation
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.
Director: Henry Koster
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 119 min
Release Date: March 31, 1955
Cast
- Richard Todd - The Rev. Peter Marshall
- Jean Peters - Catherine Wood Marshall
- Marjorie Rambeau - Miss Laura Fowler
- Jill Esmond - Mrs. Findlay
- Les Tremayne - Senator Willis K. Harvey
- Robert Burton - Mr. Peyton
- Gladys Hurlbut - Mrs. Peyton
- Richard Garrick - Colonel Evanston Whiting
- Gloria Gordon - Barbara
- Billy Chapin - Peter John Marshall
Screenplay
- Eleanore Griffin (Screenplay)
- Catherine Marshall (Author)
Music: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Harold Lipstein
Editing: Robert L. Simpson
Production: Cinescope Productions, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
pastor, minister, scottish
More Films by Director: Henry Koster
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Man Called Peter about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Man Called Peter?
- A Man Called Peter was directed by Henry Koster.
- Who stars in A Man Called Peter?
- A Man Called Peter stars Richard Todd, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau, Jill Esmond, Les Tremayne, Robert Burton.
- How long is A Man Called Peter?
- A Man Called Peter has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- What genre is A Man Called Peter?
- A Man Called Peter is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was A Man Called Peter produced?
- A Man Called Peter was produced in United States of America.