A Man Called Peter

"The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation"

Apr 1 1955 Approved 1h 59m
Biography, Drama, Family

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Eleanore Griffin, Catherine Marshall

Directed by

Henry Koster

Cast

Richard Todd, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox, Cinescope Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,216
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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