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The Keys of the Kingdom

  • 1944
  • Approved
  • 2h 17m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.2K
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Gregory Peck in The Keys of the Kingdom (1944)
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A young priest is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish.A young priest is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish.A young priest is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish.

  • Director
    • John M. Stahl
  • Writers
    • Joseph L. Mankiewicz
    • Nunnally Johnson
    • A.J. Cronin
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Thomas Mitchell
    • Vincent Price
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    3.2K
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    • Director
      • John M. Stahl
    • Writers
      • Joseph L. Mankiewicz
      • Nunnally Johnson
      • A.J. Cronin
    • Stars
      • Gregory Peck
      • Thomas Mitchell
      • Vincent Price
    • 35User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Father Francis Chisholm
    Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell
    • Willie Tulloch
    Vincent Price
    Vincent Price
    • Angus Mealey
    Rose Stradner
    Rose Stradner
    • Rev. Mother Maria-Veronica
    • (as Rosa Stradner)
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Francis Chisholm as a Boy
    Edmund Gwenn
    Edmund Gwenn
    • Father Hamish MacNabb
    Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke
    • Monsignor at Tweedside
    • (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
    Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner
    • Nora as a Girl
    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
    Benson Fong
    Benson Fong
    • Joseph
    Leonard Strong
    Leonard Strong
    • Mr. Chia
    Philip Ahn
    Philip Ahn
    • Mr. Pao - Envoy for Mr. Chia
    Arthur Shields
    Arthur Shields
    • Father Fitzgerald - Dean at Holywell
    Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett
    • Aunt Polly
    Sara Allgood
    Sara Allgood
    • Sister Martha
    • Director
      • John M. Stahl
    • Writers
      • Joseph L. Mankiewicz
      • Nunnally Johnson
      • A.J. Cronin
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      According to Hollywood columnist Erskine Johnson, Joseph Cotten tested for the role of the minister in the film. He also referred to the project as David O. Selznick's version although screen credits list no such connection (Newspaper Enterprise Association, "Erskine Johnson's Hollywood," The Sa Bernardino Daily Sun, San Bernardino California, Sunday 1 February 1942, Volume 48, page 20.)
    • Goofs
      In the 1:40 hr mark, Fr. Chisholm approaches the sentries who command him to follow them in Tagalog, a Philippine language.
    • Quotes

      Joseph: [irritated by Msgr. Mealey's racist remarks] Father, may I say something sinful?

      Father Francis Chisholm: Of course not.

      Joseph: You will hear it in confession anyway, because I'm thinking it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Gregory Peck: His Own Man (1988)

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    10/10

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    I first saw this movie some 35 years ago. It is a brilliant move that goes to the heart of showing the difference between a spiritual relationship and religion. It covers clearly so many ethical issues of life.

    While the name of the movie may not in itself draw a person to watching it, it is nevertheless well worth watching. The entire cast of this movie was so well chosen that once seen in these roles it is hard to imagine them as playing any other part. Gregory Peck in the role of Father Francis Chisholm, Thomas Mitchell as Dr. Willie Tullock and Vincent Price as he Rev. Angus Mealey are a few examples of the excellent casting.

    A movie that promotes great introspection and a lot of tears
    • tjburns51
    • Jun 27, 2005
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    • Release date
      • December 15, 1944 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Las llaves del reino
    • Filming locations
      • Laguna, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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