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A Man Called Peter

1955 • 1h59m Drama, Family

Rating

6.5/10

Popularity

1

Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a "calling" from God to be a minister. He leaves Scotland and goes to America where after a few small congregations he lands the position of pastor of the Church of the Presidents in Washington, D.C. and eventually he becomes Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.

Details

Director

Henry Koster

Screenplay

Eleanore Griffin

Cast

Richard Todd

Jean Peters

Marjorie Rambeau

Release date

3/31/1955

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

16