Father Brown
"An open and shut case of Guinness! Up to his EARS in chaos... Up to his NECK in laughs"
Originally released in 1954. Father Brown is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Robert Hamer.
Starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, and Peter Finch
Synopsis
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 8, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alec Guinness
as Father Brown
Joan Greenwood
as Lady Warren
Peter Finch
as Gustave Flambeau
Cecil Parker
as The Bishop
Bernard Lee
as Inspector Valentine
Sidney James
as Bert Parkinson
Gérard Oury
as Inspector Dubois
Ernest Thesiger
as The Vicomte
Ernest Clark
as Bishop's Secretary
Everley Gregg
as Governess
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Facet Productions
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Father Brown about?
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Who directed Father Brown?
Father Brown was directed by Robert Hamer.
How long is Father Brown?
Father Brown has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Father Brown released?
Father Brown was released on June 8, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Father Brown?
The main cast of Father Brown includes Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Peter Finch, Cecil Parker, Bernard Lee.