The Hoodlum Priest (1961)
- Directed by
- Irvin Kershner
- Genre
- biographical film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Rated
- NR
- Rating
- 5.9 of 10 from 8 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A Catholic priest works with prisoners and former convicts in St. Louis. He tries to help them find a new life after their time in jail.
earnestsombergroundedquietunsentimentalhumanizingslow-paced
What happens
The Hoodlum Priest is a 1961 American drama film directed by Irvin Kershner, based on the life of Father Charles "Dismas" Clark of St. Louis, who ministered to men in prison and men coming out of prison. During his career Fr. Clark earned the nickname "The Hoodlum Priest". The film was entered into the 1961 Cannes Film Festival. The movie stars Don Murray who also co-produced and co-wrote the screenplay under the pseudonym Don Deer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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