The Keys of the Kingdom
"THE PICTURE THAT TOUCHES NEW HEIGHTS OF EMOTION"
Originally released in 1944. The Keys of the Kingdom is a drama film. directed by John M. Stahl. With a runtime of 2h 17m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, and Vincent Price
Synopsis
A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling as a priest in a more Christian area of the world, Father Chisholm struggles. He encounters hostility, isolation, disease, poverty and a variety of set backs which humble him, but make him more determined than ever to succeed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
2h 17m
137 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (50 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Fr. Francis Chisholm
Thomas Mitchell
as Willie Tulloch
Vincent Price
as Angus Mealey
Rose Stradner
as Reverend Mother Maria-Veronica
Roddy McDowall
as Francis Chisholm, as a boy
Edmund Gwenn
as Fr. Hamish MacNabb
Cedric Hardwicke
as Monsignor at Tweedside
Peggy Ann Garner
as Nora as a Girl
Jane Ball
as Nora, as an Adult
James Gleason
as Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,400,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Keys of the Kingdom about?
A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling as a priest in a ...
Who directed The Keys of the Kingdom?
The Keys of the Kingdom was directed by John M. Stahl.
How long is The Keys of the Kingdom?
The Keys of the Kingdom has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
When was The Keys of the Kingdom released?
The Keys of the Kingdom was released on December 15, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Keys of the Kingdom?
The main cast of The Keys of the Kingdom includes Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price, Rose Stradner, Roddy McDowall.