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The Keys of the Kingdom (1944)

The Keys of the Kingdom poster
Directed by
John M. Stahl
Genre
drama film, comedy film
Country
United States
Runtime
2h 10m
Rated
NR
Rating
7.1 of 10 from 52 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Roman Catholic priest goes to China to spread his faith. The film follows his struggles and personal trials in this mission.

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What happens

The Keys of the Kingdom is a 1944 American drama film adapted from the 1941 novel The Keys of the Kingdom by A. J. Cronin. The film was adapted by Nunnally Johnson, directed by John M. Stahl, and produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. It stars Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, and Vincent Price, and tells the story of the trials and tribulations of a Roman Catholic priest who goes to China to evangelise. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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