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A Man Called Peter

1955 · 1h 59m · Drama, Family · United States of America · Rated G (US)

The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation

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.

Directed by
Henry Koster
Written by
Eleanore Griffin
Starring
Richard Todd, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau, Jill Esmond
6.1Smart score

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