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The Detective (1954)
"Father Brown" (original title)

 -  Comedy | Crime | Drama  -  1 November 1954 (USA)
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Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Lady Warren
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Cecil Parker ...
The Bishop
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Sid James ...
Bert Parkinson
Gérard Oury ...
Inspector Dubois
Ernest Clark ...
Bishop's Secretary
Aubrey Woods ...
Charlie
John Salew ...
Station Sergeant
Sam Kydd ...
Scotland Yard Sergeant
John Horsley ...
Inspector Wilkins
Jack McNaughton ...
Railway Guard
Hugh Dempster ...
Train Passenger in Bowler
Eugene Deckers ...
French Cavalry Officer
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Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul. Written by Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>

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detective | remake

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An open and shut case of Guinness! Up to his EARS in chaos...Up to his NECK in laughs

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Approved | See all certifications »

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1 November 1954 (USA)  »

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(RCA Sound System)

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1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Alec Guinness was spotted in costume when walking home through the French countryside. A young boy ran up to him, yelling "Mon père! Mon père!" ("My father! My father!") Guinness did not speak French, so he could not correct the young boy's mistake, but was touched that the young boy apparently immediately bonded to him on the assumption that he was a priest. Soon after the film was released, Guinness converted to Catholicism. See more »

Goofs

In the stained-glass window behind the (catholic) bishop, there is a portrait of Henry VIII (second from left). Given that Henry was the first king to oppose the pope and separate the Church of England from the catholic church, his face would never be tolerated in this place. See more »

Quotes

Parkinson: Pardon, me lady, but the awful people are coming up the drive!
Lady Warren: What awful people? It is not my "at home" day.
Father Brown: I think he means the police.
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Version of Father Brown, Detective (1934) See more »

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Guiness provides a delightful portrayal...
22 March 2001 | by (Evansville, Indiana USA) – See all my reviews

1st watched 10/26/1997 - 8 out of 10(Dir-Robert Hamer): Guiness provides a delightful portrayal of a whimsical Father Brown who plays detective on the side. Despite slow spots in the story, the portrayal and determination of Father Brown to get his man soul and all keeps us watching.


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