A Man Called Peter (1955)
“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.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Henry Koster, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Richard Todd, Jean Peters, Marjorie Rambeau, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Richard Todd
as The Rev. Peter Marshall
Jean Peters
as Catherine Wood Marshall
Marjorie Rambeau
as Miss Laura Fowler
Jill Esmond
as Mrs. Findlay
Les Tremayne
as Senator Willis K. Harvey
Robert Burton
as Mr. Peyton
Gladys Hurlbut
as Mrs. Peyton
Richard Garrick
as Colonel Evanston Whiting
Gloria Gordon
as Barbara
Billy Chapin
as Peter John Marshall
Marietta Canty
as Emma
Ann B. Davis
as Ruby ColmanCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 119 min |
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