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A Man Called Peter

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 59m
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7.1/10
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Jean Peters and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events.
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The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Ba... Read allThe rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events.The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events.
IMDb RATING
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1.1K
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POPULARITY
48,393
12,885
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay)
      • Catherine Marshall(book)
    • Stars
      • Richard Todd
      • Jean Peters
      • Marjorie Rambeau
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay)
      • Catherine Marshall(book)
    • Stars
      • Richard Todd
      • Jean Peters
      • Marjorie Rambeau
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 41User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Jean Peters and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
    Jean Peters and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
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    Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
    Richard Garrick, Gladys Hurlbut, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau, and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
    Jean Peters and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
    Jean Peters and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
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    Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
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    Richard Todd
    Richard Todd
    • The Rev. Peter Marshall
    Jean Peters
    Jean Peters
    • Catherine Wood Marshall
    Marjorie Rambeau
    Marjorie Rambeau
    • Miss Laura Fowler
    Jill Esmond
    Jill Esmond
    • Mrs. Findlay
    Les Tremayne
    Les Tremayne
    • Sen. Willis K. Harvey
    Robert Burton
    Robert Burton
    • Mr. Peyton
    Gladys Hurlbut
    Gladys Hurlbut
    • Mrs. Peyton
    Richard Garrick
    Richard Garrick
    • Col. Evanston Whiting
    Gloria Gordon
    Gloria Gordon
    • Barbara
    Billy Chapin
    Billy Chapin
    • Peter John Marshall
    Alexander Campbell
    Alexander Campbell
    • Church Elder
    • (scenes deleted)
    Jonathan Hole
    Jonathan Hole
    • Church Elder
    • (scenes deleted)
    John Alban
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    John Albright
    • Canteen Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Eleanor Audley
    Eleanor Audley
    • Member of Congregation
    • (uncredited)
    Agnes Bartholomew
    • Grandmother
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Bayless
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Eleanore Griffin(screenplay)
      • Catherine Marshall(book)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Ann B. Davis. Also first film of Leslie Parrish.
    • Goofs
      Peter Marshall's son, Peter John Marshall, was actually born on January 21, 1940, not December 7, 1941, as depicted in the film. See http://petermarshallministries.com
    • Quotes

      The Rev. Peter Marshall: Catherine, I'm afraid you'll have to ask the blessing. The Lord knows I'm not grateful for turkey hash and I can't fool him.

    • Connections
      Featured in Virgin Territory: The Making of 'The Virgin Queen' (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      A Man Called Peter
      Music by Max Stein

      Lyrics by Charles Tobias & Ken Stein

    User reviews41

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    Top review
    8/10
    Why isn't this movie on DVD?
    You'd think 20th Century Fox would have better sense. In a time when Mel Gibson racks up $400 million for a Christian movie in Aramaic, this good film about a minister that they already own would be out on DVD in a double-disc set. The sermon scenes ("full of heart and fire" to quote a contemporary review) wouldn't offend Jon Stewart. Richard Todd earned an Oscar nomination for his warm portrayal of a beloved minister in Washington, DC. The VHS has been available for a long time, but this one really is too good to bury...

    Peter Marshall was the Pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church during the forties. His sermons were so popular that they had to install loudspeakers to send them to the crowds waiting outside. He was chaplain of the US Senate. Marshall's rolling Scots burr and warm "friendship with God" are still appealing. His wife Catherine wrote the book on which the film is based, and several other books besides. Jean Peters gives an engaging performance as Catherine, making the film less a religious tract and more a portrait of a family you wish to know. It's a joy to spend time with these people. They are better ambassadors for Christianity than many you may have seen lately.

    If there was someone at Fox with a marketing sense, they'd re-release this one with great fanfare - the timing couldn't be better.
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    • Feb 19, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Mann namens Peter
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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