A Man Called Peter(1955)
The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation
A Man Called Peter Synopsis
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.
A Man Called Peter (1955) is a drama and family film directed by Henry Koster, released on March 31, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Richard Todd, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau and Jill Esmond. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Koster
- Writers:
- Eleanore Griffin, Catherine Marshall
- Producers:
- Samuel G. Engel
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Lipstein
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- Cinescope Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
A Man Called Peter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Todd
as The Rev. Peter Marshall
Jean Peters
as Catherine Wood Marshall
Marjorie Rambeau
as Miss Laura Fowler
Jill Esmond
as Mrs. Findlay
Les Tremayne
as Senator Willis K. Harvey
Robert Burton
as Mr. Peyton
Gladys Hurlbut
as Mrs. Peyton
Richard Garrick
as Colonel Evanston Whiting
Gloria Gordon
as Barbara
Billy Chapin
as Peter John Marshall
Marietta Canty
as Emma
Ann B. Davis
as Ruby Colman
Key crew
Directed by Henry Koster, written by Eleanore Griffin and Catherine Marshall, produced by Samuel G. Engel.
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A Man Called Peter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 17 ratings.
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A Man Called Peter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Man Called Peter online?
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A Man Called Peter (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Man Called Peter?
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The main cast of A Man Called Peter (1955) includes Richard Todd, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau, Jill Esmond and Les Tremayne. The film was directed by Henry Koster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Man Called Peter released?
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A Man Called Peter was released on March 31, 1955 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is A Man Called Peter worth watching?
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A Man Called Peter (1955) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.