Hoodlum Priest (1961)Based on the life of Fr. Charles Clark, a minister to street gangs. Director:Irvin Kershner |
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Hoodlum Priest (1961)Based on the life of Fr. Charles Clark, a minister to street gangs. Director:Irvin Kershner |
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Don Murray | ... |
Father Charles Dismas Clark
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Larry Gates | ... |
Louis Rosen
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Ellen Henley
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Billy Lee Jackson
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Logan Ramsey | ... |
George Hale
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Don Joslyn | ... |
Pio Gentile
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Sam Capuano | ... |
Mario Mazziotti
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Vince O'Brien | ... |
Assistant District Attorney
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Al Mack | ... |
Judge Garrity
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Lou Martini | ... |
Angelo Mazziotri
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Norman McKay | ... |
Father Dunne
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Joseph Cusanelli | ... |
Hector Sterne
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Bill Atwood | ... |
Weasel
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Roger Ray | ... |
Detective Shattuck
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William Warford |
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Based on the life of Fr. Charles Clark, a minister to street gangs.
After having just viewed a nice sharp B&W 16mm theatrical print of this fine film, I must say; Don Murray's production of HOODLUM PRIEST really deserves to be given serious consideration by cinephiles looking for hard-hitting drama about an important social issue that still has relevance today. It surpassed my expectations for a film having a title better suited to cheaper exploitation fare. Even within a very tightly budgeted film, ace cinematographer Haskell Wexler was able to impart some really nice arty touches with seedy shadowy lighting schemes and the occasional off-kilter frame compositions. There were solid performances all around with the two standouts being Don Murray and Kier Dullea. Irvin Kirshner proves once again that he is quite a solid director with a marked talent for mixing heavy drama with realism. The near final scene in the prison is such a gut-wrenching experience, you'll feel as if you are really there witnessing a mind-numbing horror played so effectively by the young Dullea. So, please dismiss the weaker reviews here and seekout HOODLUM PRIEST, a real hidden gem.