Hoodlum Priest (1961)

Based on the life of Fr. Charles Clark, a minister to street gangs.

Director:

Irvin Kershner

Writers:

Joseph Landon, Don Murray

Stars:

Don Murray, Larry Gates, Cindi Wood

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Don Murray	...	Father Charles Dismas Clark
Larry Gates	...	Louis Rosen
Cindi Wood	...	Ellen Henley
Keir Dullea	...	Billy Lee Jackson
Logan Ramsey	...	George Hale
Don Joslyn	...	Pio Gentile
Sam Capuano	...	Mario Mazziotti
Vince O'Brien	...	Assistant District Attorney
Al Mack	...	Judge Garrity
Lou Martini	...	Angelo Mazziotri
Norman McKay	...	Father Dunne
Joseph Cusanelli	...	Hector Sterne
Bill Atwood	...	Weasel
Roger Ray	...	Detective Shattuck
William Warford

Storyline

Based on the life of Fr. Charles Clark, a minister to street gangs.

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Plot Keywords:

gas chamber | bare chested male bondage | execution | saint dismas | bare chested male | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 1961 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Hoodlum Priest

Filming Locations:

Jefferson City, Missouri, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Murray-Wood Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Concerned that the critics would not be kind to an actor appearing in a film he wrote, DON MURRAY penned the screenplay under the pseudonym "Don Deer", his nickname as a track and field athlete in High school (Rockaway, NY).

User Reviews

Powerful film that stays in my mind

I first saw this film on T.V. when I was around 12 years old. It made a lasting and powerful impression. I remember actually sobbing at the end. The performances by both Don Murray and Keir Dullea were riveting. I've always been sorry that both actors had only a handful of truly great roles to play because they were/are capable of much more than they have been allowed to show us. Whenever I notice this film is appearing on T.V., I usually tune in. If you've never seen it or haven't seen it for a long time, watch for a chance to view it. I think you'll be moved by it.