A Man Called Peter (1955)

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Released:
1955-03-31

Overview:
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

Runtime:
1h 59min

Genre:
Drama, Family

  • Cast:
  • Richard Todd
    as
    The Rev. Peter Marshall
  • Jean Peters
    as
    Catherine Wood Marshall
  • Marjorie Rambeau
    as
    Miss Laura Fowler
  • Jill Esmond
    as
    Mrs. Findlay
  • Les Tremayne
    as
    Senator Willis K. Harvey