The First Legion
“It will give you that warm, wonderful feeling deep in your heart...”
Synopsis
A Catholic priest fights against his colleagues' immediate acceptance of an ambiguous “miracle”.
Top Cast
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Charles Boyer
Father Marc Arnoux
William Demarest
Monsignor Michael Carey
Lyle Bettger
Dr. Peter Morrell
Barbara Rush
Terry Gilmartin
Leo G. Carroll
Father Rector Paul Duquesne
Walter Hampden
Father Edward Quarterman
Wesley Addy
Father John Fulton
Taylor Holmes
Father Keene
H.B. Warner
Father José Sierra
George Zucco
Father Robert Stuart
John McGuire
Father Tom Rawleigh
Clifford Brooke
Brother Clifford
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Dunn
Molly Lamont
Mrs. Nora Gilmartin
Queenie Smith
Henrietta
Jacqueline deWit
Miss Hamilton
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmet Lavery
- Original Score
- Hans Sommer
- Original Title
- The First Legion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Sedif Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
Emmet Lavery
Hans Sommer
Robert De Grasse
Francis D. Lyon
Douglas Sirk
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Sirk
Director
Douglas Sirk
Producer
Emmet Lavery
Screenplay
Francis D. Lyon
Editor
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Hans Sommer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Legion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Legion about?
A Catholic priest fights against his colleagues' immediate acceptance of an ambiguous “miracle”.
Who directed The First Legion?
The First Legion was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in The First Legion?
The principal cast of The First Legion includes Charles Boyer, William Demarest, Lyle Bettger, Barbara Rush, Leo G. Carroll.
When was The First Legion released and how long is it?
The First Legion was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Legion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Legion was composed by Hans Sommer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Legion?
The First Legion holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).