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A Man Called Peter

Play trailer Poster for A Man Called Peter 1955,  1h 59m,  Biography/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Peter Marshall was a humble Scot who attributed a narrow brush with death to divine intervention. Convinced that he had been called to the ministry, he emigrated to the United States where he graduated from a seminary to become a successful preacher. Happily married, Marshall and his wife endure her recovery from tuberculosis and his heart attack to see him become Chaplain to the Senate and gain national renown.

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Ian Kane Epoch Times Mar 29, 2023
4.5/5
“A Man Called Peter” is an exceptionally crafted gem of a movie that is sure to inspire people to be good-hearted toward one another. Go to Full Review
John Gilchrist Film Culture Mar 29, 2022
A film like A Man Called Peter, while setting out to restore faith, is in fact anti-spiritual in effect. By its facile approach to the profoundest aspects of man’s life it can only increase confusion among the general public. Go to Full Review
Nathanael Hood The Retro Set Jun 23, 2020
5/10
There's beauty, meaning, and truth here, but precious little lifeblood. Go to Full Review
Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Nov 14, 2019
The film is long (two hours) and unashamedly sentimental but it carries immense impact and leaves a warm glow in the heart. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Apr 26, 2012
B-
Though decently acted by Tichard Todd and Jean Peters, this biopic of the famous Scottish clergyman and Senate chaplain is directed by Henry Koster in earnest, pious way. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Henry Koster

Director

Richard Todd

The Rev. Peter Marshall

Jean Peters

Catherine Wood Marshall

Marjorie Rambeau

Miss Laura Fowler

Jill Esmond

Mrs. Findlay

Les Tremayne

Sen. Willis K. Harvey

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A Man Called Peter

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Synopsis Peter Marshall was a humble Scot who attributed a narrow brush with death to divine intervention. Convinced that he had been called to the ministry, he emigrated to the United States where he graduated from a seminary to become a successful preacher. Happily married, Marshall and his wife endure her recovery from tuberculosis and his heart attack to see him become Chaplain to the Senate and gain national renown.
Director
Henry Koster
Producer
Samuel G. Engel
Screenwriter
Eleanore Griffin
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 31, 1955, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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