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A Man Called Peter

  • 1955
  • Approved
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.2K
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Jean Peters and Richard Todd in A Man Called Peter (1955)
The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events.
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The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Ba... Read allThe rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events.The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events.

  • Director
    • Henry Koster
  • Writers
    • Eleanore Griffin
    • Catherine Marshall
  • Stars
    • Richard Todd
    • Jean Peters
    • Marjorie Rambeau
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.2K
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    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Eleanore Griffin
      • Catherine Marshall
    • Stars
      • Richard Todd
      • Jean Peters
      • Marjorie Rambeau
    • 43User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Richard Todd
    Richard Todd
    • The Rev. Peter Marshall
    Jean Peters
    Jean Peters
    • Catherine Wood Marshall
    Marjorie Rambeau
    Marjorie Rambeau
    • Miss Laura Fowler
    Jill Esmond
    Jill Esmond
    • Mrs. Findlay
    Les Tremayne
    Les Tremayne
    • Sen. Willis K. Harvey
    Robert Burton
    Robert Burton
    • Mr. Peyton
    Gladys Hurlbut
    Gladys Hurlbut
    • Mrs. Peyton
    Richard Garrick
    Richard Garrick
    • Col. Evanston Whiting
    Gloria Gordon
    Gloria Gordon
    • Barbara
    Billy Chapin
    Billy Chapin
    • Peter John Marshall
    Alexander Campbell
    Alexander Campbell
    • Church Elder
    • (scenes deleted)
    Jonathan Hole
    Jonathan Hole
    • Church Elder
    • (scenes deleted)
    John Alban
    John Alban
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    John Albright
    • Canteen Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Eleanor Audley
    Eleanor Audley
    • Member of Congregation
    • (uncredited)
    Agnes Bartholomew
    • Grandmother
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Bayless
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Brandon Beach
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Eleanore Griffin
      • Catherine Marshall
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    History

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Film debut of Ann B. Davis. Also first film of Leslie Parrish.
    • Goofs
      Peter Marshall's son, Peter John Marshall, was actually born on January 21, 1940, not December 7, 1941, as depicted in the film. See http://petermarshallministries.com
    • Quotes
      • The Rev. Peter Marshall: Catherine, I'm afraid you'll have to ask the blessing. The Lord knows I'm not grateful for turkey hash and I can't fool him.
    • Connections
      Featured in Virgin Territory: The Making of 'The Virgin Queen' (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      A Man Called Peter
      Music by Max Stein
      Lyrics by Charles Tobias & Ken Stein

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein Mann namens Peter
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • 20th Century Fox
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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