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The Keys of the Kingdom (1944)

"THE PICTURE THAT TOUCHES NEW HEIGHTS OF EMOTION"

7.019442h 17mEN
Drama

Directed by John M. Stahl

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

2h 17m

Language

EN

Release

December 15, 1944

Director

John M. Stahl

Official Trailer

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Overview

A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling as a priest in a more Christian area of the world, Father Chisholm struggles. He encounters hostility, isolation, diseas...

Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Fr. Francis Chisholm

Thomas Mitchell

Thomas Mitchell

Willie Tulloch

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Angus Mealey

Rose Stradner

Rose Stradner

Reverend Mother Maria-Veronica

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Francis Chisholm, as a boy

Edmund Gwenn

Edmund Gwenn

Fr. Hamish MacNabb

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Monsignor at Tweedside

Peggy Ann Garner

Peggy Ann Garner

Nora as a Girl

Jane Ball

Jane Ball

Nora, as an Adult

James Gleason

James Gleason

Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske

Anne Revere

Anne Revere

Agnes Fiske

Ruth Nelson

Ruth Nelson

Mrs. Chisholm, Francis' Mother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Keys of the Kingdom (1944), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling as a priest in a more Christian area of the world, Father Chisholm struggles. He encounters hostility, isolation, disease, poverty and a variety of set backs which humble him, but make him more determined than ever to succeed.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Keys of the Kingdom. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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