A Man Called Peter

Released Mar 31, 1955

1h 59m

Biography

Drama

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Peter Marshall was a humble Scot who attributed a narrow brush with death to divine intervention. Convinced that he had been called to the ministry, he emigrated to the United States where he graduated from a seminary to become a successful preacher. Happily married, Marshall and his wife endure her recovery from tuberculosis and his heart attack to see him become Chaplain to the Senate and gain national renown.

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

“A Man Called Peter” is an exceptionally crafted gem of a movie that is sure to inspire people to be good-hearted toward one another.

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 29, 2023

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John Gilchrist

Film Culture

A film like A Man Called Peter, while setting out to restore faith, is in fact anti-spiritual in effect. By its facile approach to the profoundest aspects of man’s life it can only increase confusion among the general public.

Mar 29, 2022

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Nathanael Hood

The Retro Set

There's beauty, meaning, and truth here, but precious little lifeblood.

Rated: 5/10

Jun 23, 2020

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

The film is long (two hours) and unashamedly sentimental but it carries immense impact and leaves a warm glow in the heart.

Nov 14, 2019

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Though decently acted by Tichard Todd and Jean Peters, this biopic of the famous Scottish clergyman and Senate chaplain is directed by Henry Koster in earnest, pious way.

Rated: B-

Apr 26, 2012

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One of the many grand biblical films that 20th Century Fox made during the 50's. The movie contains a very well-constructed plot with the end very effectively reflecting the beginning of the movie. Really, the only complaint that I have about this film is the way that the illness of Peter is presented; the movie just doesn't dwell on it long enough for anyone watching the film to really grasp the drama of the situation.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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ashley h

A Man Called Peter is a fantastic film. It is about the rise of Peter Marshall from his modest Scottish upbringing to his early death. Richard Todd and Jean Peters give terrific performances. The screenplay is well written. Henry Koster did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama. A Man Called Peter is a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A inspiring & tender film about a young man obsessed with the sea & hopeless in direction until he has a genuine connection with God & becomes a minister. The film focuses on Peter Marshall's time in the US & his rare & honest approach to ministry & the lives he touched along the way. He greatest loves where God & his wife & it's a shame the story will take such a tragic end but it's a nice wholesome film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

One of my favorites. Great feel good, inspirational movie for people of all beliefs. Truly a remarkable man used during a remarkable time in U.S. history.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

i was just blown away by this film because it had alot of emotion in it and it dealt with this one person who not only wants to be a preacher in a church but make a diffrence in the world. there was alot of thought and great writing in this like the preaching parts and the whole idea that peter wants to go to sea and i loved that. and it has a really good love story that draws you into the movie which was spectacular. and the ending to this film will leave you crying your eyes out. so really good movie and well done

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Initially I found it to be opressively corny. The romance side story played out like a strange version of "A Walk to Remember" set in the 1950s. Near the end of the film, the writing seemed to get better and I found myself enjoying it somewhat. Despite the occasional scenes with interesting dialogue, I would have to describe the movie as prentious, and entirely indulgent.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Henry Koster

Director

Richard Todd

The Rev. Peter Marshall

Jean Peters

Catherine Wood Marshall

Marjorie Rambeau

Miss Laura Fowler

Jill Esmond

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Synopsis

Peter Marshall was a humble Scot who attributed a narrow brush with death to divine intervention. Convinced that he had been called to the ministry, he emigrated to the United States where he graduated from a seminary to become a successful preacher. Happily married, Marshall and his wife endure her recovery from tuberculosis and his heart attack to see him become Chaplain to the Senate and gain national renown.

Director: Henry Koster
Screenwriter: Eleanore Griffin
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 1955, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 59m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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