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A Man Called Peter

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.

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Richard Todd
The Rev. Peter Marshall
Jean Peters
Catherine Wood Marshall
Marjorie Rambeau
Miss Laura Fowler

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Awards

  • 1956 - Oscar - Best Cinematography, Color - nominated
  • 1956 - DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures - nominated
  • 1955 - NBR Award - Top Ten Films - winner
  • 1955 - Gold Medal - Favorite Picture of the Year - nominated

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