Alicia I love this movie so much

GetPapa Far from Perfect, Far from Terrible

Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Rick-Swain It is a long time since I have seen an 'old' film that has seemed so relevant to the problems facing western society. I think that Richard Todd is excellent in the role of Peter Marshall. He captures the dynamism and belief of Marshall. His sermons from the pulpit are full of power and conviction and they have made me want to read more of his sermons and prayers. I would also be interested to find out more about how he was viewed by his contemporaries. I found the address on December 7th particularly moving and I would recommend this film as one that will not disappoint. I am amazed that being in my 50's I had never heard of this film before.

Stormy_Autumn IMO, there may be some very small spoilers."A Man Called Peter" (1955) was directed by Henry Koster.It is a the biographical story of a young Scotsman who, as a boy, had dreamed of going to sea. Peter Marshall grows up in Scotland. He's called to serve God and comes to America. (Well, that takes care of the sailing life for him.)At his first church he meets Catherine. She's attending school nearby. For her it was love at first sight BUT it takes awhile to get his attention. She wins and they marry. Next, Peter receives the call to the "Church of the Presidents in Washington, D.C. It soon proves difficult for the longtime members of the congregation to get use to this young minister with his own ideas. So, slowly Peter and Catherine must work their way into the hearts of many. As the Reverend Peter Marshall becomes better known, his seriousness about his faith in God and love of fun is contagious to all he meets. This reputation causes the senators of that day to ask him to become the Chaplain of the United States Senate. After prayer, he accepts.Between his church and the Senate, he's extremely busy. The stress doesn't bother him but it weighs on him physically. Is there any place he can cut back in his full, happy life? Does he really want to do so? That's a good question.When Catherine was asked to write the book and help with the movie, she jumped at the idea of introducing Peter to others. She considered her husband a very special man. True. It is my hope that you will both read the book and see the film. Especially if your faith needs an uplift.

ccthemovieman-1 This may be one of the most unique films ever made in Hollywood because it actually looks and sounds like a film made by Christians for Christians. Usually it's the opposite. Even back in the "Code" decades, this type of film was rare, where it shows a minister in a good light throughout the story.This is the story of Peter (played by Richard Todd) and Catherine (Jean Peters) Marshall. Marshall was a Scottish preacher who became famous both there and in the United States, rising to Chaplain of the U.S. Senate. Todd does an admirable acting job and Peters is convincing as his wholesome wife.As biased as I am for this kind of film, I am honest enough to point out any drawbacks to it, if I feel it is warranted. In this case, I thought that it was simply too slow here and there. Like a lot of movies, it would have been more effective having 15-20 minutes edited from it. Nonetheless, if you are looking for one of those rare films that portrays Christians in a positive light, please check this one out.

arturus It's refreshing to see a film about faith without all the dogmatic posturing and self-righteousness so prevalent among today's more evangelical "clergy".This is a good film biography of a remarkable man, whose true calling to the ministry influenced so many lives. His inclusive message of the all-encompassing love of God and the Christ spirit seems more meaningful today than in its own time.The best part of the film are Marshall's own concise and lucid sermons, lifted straight from the page and thrillingly delivered by the actor Richard Todd. The actor listened carefully to recordings of Marshall's speaking style and the memories others had of it and carefully replicated it. One doesn't hear public speaking like THIS anymore, without a microphone, the text delivered with style and passion.This film changed my life as a teenager, forty years ago, introducing me to the spiritual life. I then read the book from which it derives (even better than the picture), all the collections of Marshall's sermons and prayers then in print (the prayers even more wonderful than the sermons!) and these books carried me through many bleak times in my life, as did the subsequent books by Peter's wife.I hope this film can do the same for you.