pastor,minister,scottish

A Man Called Peter (1955)

Poster for A Man Called Peter

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Henry Koster
  • Profile picture of Richard Todd
    The Rev. Peter Marshall Richard Todd
  • Profile picture of Jean Peters
    Catherine Wood Marshall Jean Peters
  • Profile picture of Marjorie Rambeau
    Miss Laura Fowler Marjorie Rambeau
  • Profile picture of Jill Esmond
    Mrs. Findlay Jill Esmond
  • Profile picture of Les Tremayne
    Senator Willis K. Harvey Les Tremayne
  • Profile picture of Robert Burton
    Mr. Peyton Robert Burton
  • Profile picture of Gladys Hurlbut
    Mrs. Peyton Gladys Hurlbut
  • Profile picture of Richard Garrick
    Colonel Evanston Whiting Richard Garrick

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Keywords

  • pastor
  • minister
  • scottish