The Power and the Glory 

A cynical catholic priest is sent to Mexico to preach. It's the 30's and Mexican government sees the church as competition. They send a secret agent to assassinate the priest.

Director:

Carmen Capalbo

Writers:

Pierre Bost (adaptation), Denis Cannan (adaptation)

Stars:

John Alderson, Val Avery, Rudy Bond

Cast

Episode credited cast:
John Alderson	...	Miguel
Val Avery	...	Police Chief
Rudy Bond
James Donald	...	Priest
Peter Falk	...	Mestizo
Ronald Long	...	Tench
Katherine MacGregor	...	Maria (as Scotty McGregor)
Alfred Ryder
David J. Stewart	...	Governor's Cousin

Storyline

A cynical catholic priest is sent to Mexico to preach. It's the 30's and Mexican government sees the church as competition. They send a secret agent to assassinate the priest.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 November 1959 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Talent Associates

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Producer David Susskind was very dissatisfied with this abbreviated adaptation of the famous Graham Greene novel, and determined to do it again. This version was taken from a stage play based on the book, but when Susskind produced his second attempt, in 1961, he ensured the script went back to the original. The 1961 version was the year's most lavish American TV drama, with an all-star cast led by Laurence Olivier.

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Connections

Version of The Fugitive (1947)

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