Excellent, a Must See

It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

I reserve 10 ratings for the level of Citizen Kane, of which there are perhaps 20 films of that category. But this is close. It is not a DYNAMIC film, camera movement is pretty calm and the shots are quite long. It is Todd's PERFORMANCE that captures the mind. That said too, my wife and I are Jewish and this is very much a Christian film - no bones about that and very much a 1955 period TwenCenFox film too. But the sermons as delivered by Todd and (presume)taken from Marshall are just outstanding. Todd also covers them in long, single takes which is hard for any actor to do. The words are what matter!!! When we were done, it just sticks with you in a profound way and without a spoiler, the end is very touching. As I wrote in FBook, have a cup of hot Tea, sit back and be prepared to think ... and I'll see you in the morning.

As a biographical film, the viewer is called upon to consider their faith, their relationship with Jesus, and whom they choose to worship. Peter Marshall denied his will to be a captain at Sea to follow the will of God. Within 10 years of following His lead, God groomed Peter to play a significant and important role in a prim New York society and eventually in the Senate. Hollywood produced this film with full sermons which were needed in 1955, a time when Hollywood was under investigation for communism. The message contained in this rare film remains relevant as our current Senate and the intentions of our countries leaders are called into question. Praise God for His wisdom by enabling the voice of Peter Marshall to live on.

A true gem. Ten times better than today's Chritian movies. Taken from the main character's wife true story, ( the well - known Catherine Marshall). The sermons are really Dr. Marshall's word.s, this was back in the day when church was about God and not entertaining everybody so they could feel good about themselves.He really never pulled any punches, kind of a President Hartry Truman (Plain Speaking) of preachers. It is sad when Americans neither know or ever heard about a real American hero. It is a classic tale of from rags to success. Recent Christian films by Steve Taylor, Michael W. Smith, and T. D. Jakes, all big names in ministry, are gutless and mindless, even preachy compared to this fine film

For years it has amazed me that this film was not available on DVD, and now I see Fox has come around to correcting that mistake--bravo! Now the glorious CinemaScope picture can be enjoyed along with the note-perfect score by Alfred Newman and the amazing performance of Richard Todd."A Man Called Peter" charts the true story of Peter Marshall, a Scottish immigrant who became a nationally-known Presbyterian pastor in the US and eventually found himself chaplain of the US Senate. But don't let those accomplishments fool you--the story of Peter Marshall is, in its own words, the story of "one man's friendship with God," nothing more and nothing less. Not that it's a syrupy, sugar-coated look at faith, however. "A Man Called Peter" deals with the realities of life and the questions we often find ourselves asking, particularly with regards to suffering. It doesn't shirk these issues, doesn't provide pat answers...it just demonstrates Peter Marshall's simple trust in the one he called "The Chief." One of the amazing things about "A Man Called Peter" is its attention to Dr. Marshall's amazing gift for preaching. Quite a bit of time is spent on his sermon material,expertly delivered by Richard Todd. The December 7th, 1941 scene is particularly moving. Overall, the sincerity of Peter Marshall's faith is evident, both in the highs and lows of his life. And despite his premature passing, the film still manages to end on a stirring note of hope. "See you in the morning" is a phrase that will never be the same for you after watching this film.After Peter's death, Catherine Marshall had a dream she was visiting him in heaven, where she told him she was contemplating writing a book about his life. In the dream Peter said to her, "Go ahead and write it, Kate. Let the world know a man can love God and not be a sissy!" The movie version of "A Man Called Peter" demonstrates that with class, top-notch performances, and a heart sadly missing from many films today."A Man Called Peter" is a classic--and now it's available in the only format that can do it justice. I can't wait to experience it for the first time all over again!