The Keys of the Kingdom
“THE PICTURE THAT TOUCHES NEW HEIGHTS OF EMOTION”
Synopsis
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.
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The Keys of the Kingdom 1944 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-06
Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
Fr. Francis Chisholm
Thomas Mitchell
Willie Tulloch
Vincent Price
Angus Mealey
Rose Stradner
Reverend Mother Maria-Veronica
Roddy McDowall
Francis Chisholm, as a boy
Edmund Gwenn
Fr. Hamish MacNabb
Cedric Hardwicke
Monsignor at Tweedside
Peggy Ann Garner
Nora as a Girl
Jane Ball
Nora, as an Adult
James Gleason
Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske
Anne Revere
Agnes Fiske
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Chisholm, Francis' Mother
Benson Fong
Joseph
Leonard Strong
Mr. Chia
Philip Ahn
Mr. Pao, Envoy for Mr. Chia
Arthur Shields
Fr. Fitzgerald, Dean at Holywell
Edith Barrett
Aunt Polly
Sara Allgood
Sister Martha
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 13, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.8x
-$600K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Keys of the Kingdom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John M. Stahl
Nunnally Johnson, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, A.J. Cronin
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
James B. Clark
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
John M. Stahl
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Screenplay
James B. Clark
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Keys of the Kingdom
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What is The Keys of the Kingdom about?
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.
Who directed The Keys of the Kingdom?
The Keys of the Kingdom was directed by John M. Stahl.
Who stars in The Keys of the Kingdom?
The principal cast of The Keys of the Kingdom includes Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price, Rose Stradner, Roddy McDowall.
When was The Keys of the Kingdom released and how long is it?
The Keys of the Kingdom was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Keys of the Kingdom?
The Keys of the Kingdom had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (0.8 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Keys of the Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Keys of the Kingdom was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is The Keys of the Kingdom based on a book or true story?
The Keys of the Kingdom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.J. Cronin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Keys of the Kingdom?
The Keys of the Kingdom holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).