Description
Father Brown (1954) – Alec Guinness as G.K. Chesterton's Legendary Sleuth (Classic British Cinema) DVD
Made in England
Region 2 PAL DVD
- UPC: 5035822823938
- Product Type: DVD Video
- Brand Name: Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- MPN: UK-18239-ST
- Genre: Comedy / Thriller / Mystery
- Style: Classic British / Amateur Sleuth
- Language: English (Mono)
- Subtitles: English (Hard of Hearing)
- Region: 2 (PAL)
Overview
Father Brown (released in some regions as The Detective) stars the legendary Alec Guinness as G.K. Chesterton's world-famous clerical sleuth. In this splendid comedy thriller, the humble priest discovers that Flambeau (Peter Finch), an international art thief, plans to steal a priceless cross once owned by Saint Augustine. Delighted by the opportunity to match wits with such a renowned criminal, Father Brown embarks on a journey that takes him deep into the catacombs of Paris. When Flambeau outwits him during their first encounter, the amateur sleuth must find a way to lure the master criminal out of hiding, recover the cross, and attempt to save Flambeau's immortal soul in the process.
Product Features
- Format: 4:3 Full Screen
- Runtime: Approx. 1 Hour 26 Minutes
- Color: Black & White (B&W)
- Audio: English Mono
- Age Rating: PG (Contains mild language)
- Special Features: Includes Original Theatrical Trailer
Interesting Facts
- Literary Origins: The film is based on the first Father Brown story, The Blue Cross, by G.K. Chesterton.
- Acclaimed Director: The movie was directed by Robert Hamer, who is best known for the Ealing Studios masterpiece Kind Hearts and Coronets.
- Star-Studded Cast: Alongside Alec Guinness and Peter Finch, the film features a superb supporting cast including Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Bernard Lee (famous as "M" in the James Bond series), and Sidney James.
- Alternative Title: In the United States, the film was released under the title The Detective to avoid confusion with other religious-themed films of the era.
- Guinness and the Church: Alec Guinness's experience playing the kind-hearted priest in this film reportedly contributed to his interest in Catholicism, leading to his conversion a few years later.
Publishers
- Studio: Columbia Pictures
- Distributor: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc.
- Production: A Facet Production
- Copyright: © 1954, renewed 1982 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
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