"The True Story of How One Man's Faith Uplifted a Nation"31 March 1955Drama, Family119 mins
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.
Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image, Plainview cons local landowners into selling him their valuable properties for a pittance.
In April of 1945, Germany stands at the brink of defeat with the Russian Army closing in from the east and the Allied Expeditionary Force attacking from the west.
An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.
Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote.
Navy Lt. Tom Farrell meets a young woman, Susan Atwell , and they share a passionate fling. Farrell then finds out that his superior, Defense Secretary David Brice, is also romantically involved with Atwell.
As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life.
Helen Harris has a glamorous, big-city life working for one of New York's hottest modeling agencies. But suddenly her free-spirited life gets turned upside down when she must chose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!
Alternative movies trailers for A Man Called Peter
More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from A Man Called Peter:
A Man Called Peter Trailer
trailer.
Clip from "A Man Called Peter"
From the movie "A Man Called Peter". It is about Peter Marshall - (May 27 1902 – January 26 1949) was a Scots-American preacher pastor of the New York ...
A Man Called Peter
Richard Todd delivers a thoroughly winning performance as Peter Marshall the Scottish-born minister who became Chaplain of the Senate. While still a ...
A MAN CALLED PETER 1955 Stars Richard Todd images from original movie posters and lobby cards
presents images of original movie posters and lobby cards from A Man Called Peter (1955) Directed by Henry Koster. With Richard Todd ...
Darryl Stewart - A Man Called Peter (Original 45)
The magnificent voice belongs to Aussie singer Darryl Stewart (whose handsome good looks once led to British sex bomb Diana Dors having an affair with him!
Main Title - A Man Called Peter (Ost) [1955]
Main Title Alfred Newman (Composer) Alfred Newman (Conductor) Twentieth Century Fox Orchestra (Orchestra) A Man Called Peter (Ost) [1955] Buylinks ...
Popular movie trailers from 1955
These some of the most viewed trailers for movies released in 1955:
When a plane crashes the pilot is saved by the beautiful Soni and the two fall in love, unfortunately, however, the local queen also falls in love with him.
Since the capable landlady Maria bears a striking resemblance to the ruler of a miniature state, she is tasked with playing the role of princess during her absence.
An aboriginal girl is brought up by a white family that adopts her. As a young woman, she is mysteriously drawn to go "Walkabout" as people of her tribe have for hundreds of years.
A witch's broom breaks right outside of the broom factory where Woody just happens to be working. Unfortunately for her she doesn't have the 50 cents needed to purchase a new handle.
