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A Man Called Peter

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Original title

A Man Called Peter

Year

1955

Running time

119 min.

Country

United States

Director

Henry Koster

Screenwriter

Eleanore Griffin. Book: Catherine Marshall

Cast

Music

Alfred Newman

Cinematography

Harold Lipstein

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Drama | Religion. Based on a true story. Biography

Synopsis

Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a "calling" from God to be a minister. He leaves Scotland and goes to America where after a few small congregations he lands the position of pastor of the Church of the Presidents in Washington, D.C. and eventually he becomes Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.

Awards: 1955: Oscar: Nominated for Best Cinematography (color)

1955: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1955: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and Supporting Actress

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A Man Called Peter

1955

Henry Koster