Father Brown(1954)
An open and shut case of Guinness! Up to his EARS in chaos... Up to his NECK in laughs
Father Brown Synopsis
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Father Brown (1954) is a comedy, mystery and crime film directed by Robert Hamer, released on June 8, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Peter Finch and Cecil Parker. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Hamer
- Writers:
- Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Maurice Rapf, Robert Hamer
- Producers:
- Paul Finder Moss
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Waxman
- Composer:
- Georges Auric
- Production:
- Facet Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Father Brown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alec Guinness
as Father Brown
Joan Greenwood
as Lady Warren
Peter Finch
as Gustave Flambeau
Cecil Parker
as The Bishop
Bernard Lee
as Inspector Valentine
Sidney James
as Bert Parkinson
- Gérard Oury
Gérard Oury
as Inspector Dubois
Ernest Thesiger
as The Vicomte
Ernest Clark
as Bishop's Secretary
Everley Gregg
as Governess
Austin Trevor
as The Herald
Marne Maitland
as Maharajah
Key crew
Directed by Robert Hamer, written by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Maurice Rapf and Robert Hamer, produced by Paul Finder Moss.
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Father Brown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 31 ratings.
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Father Brown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father Brown online?
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Who stars in Father Brown?
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The main cast of Father Brown (1954) includes Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Peter Finch, Cecil Parker and Bernard Lee. The film was directed by Robert Hamer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father Brown released?
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Father Brown was released on June 8, 1954 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Father Brown worth watching?
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Father Brown (1954) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.