Flying Padre(1951)
Flying Padre Synopsis
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft, the Spirit of St. Joseph. Over two days, Kubrick follows the “flying padre” as he conducts Mass, mediates between quarreling children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care—capturing both the challenges and quiet heroism of his daily mission.
Flying Padre (1951) is a documentary film directed by Stanley Kubrick, released on March 23, 1951 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Bob Hite and Fred Stadtmueller. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 148 ratings.
- Director:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Producers:
- Burton Benjamin
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Kubrick
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Flying Padre Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, produced by Burton Benjamin.
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Flying Padre Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 148 ratings.
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Flying Padre – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flying Padre online?
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Flying Padre (1951) is available to stream on TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Flying Padre?
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The main cast of Flying Padre (1951) includes Bob Hite and Fred Stadtmueller. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flying Padre released?
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Flying Padre was released on March 23, 1951 and runs for 9m.
Is Flying Padre worth watching?
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Flying Padre (1951) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 148 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.