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The First Legion

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The Rev. Marc Anoux (Charles Boyer) contentedly led his seminary for many years, but has recently begun to have doubts. His old life as an attorney haunts him, and Marc wonders if he made the right choice by leaving it all behind. His troubles escalate when Monsignor Michael Carey (William Demarest) claims to have experienced a miracle in the presence of the local doctor (Lyle Bettger). Marc's investigation forces him to re-examine his relationships and confront his spiritual crisis.

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Daniel Barnes Dare Daniel An unexpectedly complex examination of faith and doubt. Rated: 3/5 Mar 25, 2020 Full Review Fernando F. Croce CinePassion The seminary fascinates Sirk more as a secluded societal institution than a religious one Feb 6, 2010 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews ... too chatty. Rated: B- Aug 27, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Rev. Marc Anoux (Charles Boyer) contentedly led his seminary for many years, but has recently begun to have doubts. His old life as an attorney haunts him, and Marc wonders if he made the right choice by leaving it all behind. His troubles escalate when Monsignor Michael Carey (William Demarest) claims to have experienced a miracle in the presence of the local doctor (Lyle Bettger). Marc's investigation forces him to re-examine his relationships and confront his spiritual crisis.
Director
Douglas Sirk
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 26m