@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Quick Stats
6.7
TMDB Rating
195
Votes
2h 6m
Runtime
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Budget
$16.3M
Box Office
—
Return
Key Crew
DirectorLeo McCarey
WriterLeo McCarey
CinematographyLionel Lindon
ComposerTroy Sanders
EditorLeRoy Stone
Production DesignHans Dreier
Produced by
Paramount Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Bing Crosby
Father Chuck O'Malley
Barry Fitzgerald
Father Fitzgibbon
Frank McHugh
Father Timothy O'Dowd
James Brown
Ted Haines Jr.
Gene Lockhart
Ted Haines Snr.
Jean Heather
Carol James
Porter Hall
Mr. Belknap
Fortunio Bonanova
Tomaso Bozanni
Eily Malyon
Mrs. Carmody
Risë Stevens
Genevieve Linden
A
Arnet Amos
Singer (uncredited)
Stanley Clements
Tony Scaponi (uncredited)
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
Mrs. Molly Fitzgibbon (uncredited)
Tom Dillon
Police Officer Pat McCarthy (uncredited)
B
Bobby Dolan Jr.
Joseph (uncredited)
