A Man Called Peter (movie)

A Man Called Peter (movie)

  • User score: 6.4
  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Henry Koster
  • Production companies: Cinescope Productions, 20th Century Fox
  • Genre: Drama, Family
  • Release date: 3/31/1955
  • Run time: 119 min.

Movie description

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.

Actors

Richard Todd

Richard Todd

Role(s): The Rev. Peter Marshall

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Jean Peters

Jean Peters

Role(s): Catherine Wood Marshall

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Marjorie Rambeau

Marjorie Rambeau

Role(s): Miss Laura Fowler

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Jill Esmond

Jill Esmond

Role(s): Mrs. Findlay

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Les Tremayne

Les Tremayne

Role(s): Senator Willis K. Harvey

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