Flying Padre
Originally released in 1951. Flying Padre is a documentary film. directed by Stanley Kubrick. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Hite and Fred Stadtmueller
Synopsis
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft, the Spirit of St. Joseph. Over two days, Kubrick follows the “flying padre” as he conducts Mass, mediates between quarreling children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care—capturing both the challenges and quiet heroism of his daily mission.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (136 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Padre about?
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots h...
Who directed Flying Padre?
Flying Padre was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
How long is Flying Padre?
Flying Padre has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Flying Padre released?
Flying Padre was released on March 23, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flying Padre?
The main cast of Flying Padre includes Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller.
Is Flying Padre worth watching?
Flying Padre has a user rating of 5.1/10 based on 136 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.