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Pat O'Brien
Father Peter J. Dunne
Darryl Hickman
Matt Davis
Charles Kemper
Emmett Mulvey
Una O'Connor
Miss O'Rourke
Ruth Donnelly
Kate Mulvey
Arthur Shields
Michael O'Donnell
Harry Shannon
Thomas Lee
Joe Sawyer
Steve Davis
Anna Q. Nilsson
Mrs. Olaf Knudson
Billy Gray
Chip
Myrna Dell
Paula Hendricks
Griff Barnett
Governor
Frank Ferguson
Colpeck
Ellen Corby
Colpeck's Secretary
Donn Gift
Jimmy
Jason Robards Sr.
J.J. Sonin
Raymond Burr
Attorney in Trial Montage
Florence Clayton
Blowsy Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 12, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Rackin, Frank Davis
- Original Title
- Fighting Father Dunne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Tetzlaff
Martin Rackin, Frank Davis, William Rankin
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Tetzlaff
Director
Martin Rackin
Screenplay
Frank Davis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighting Father Dunne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fighting Father Dunne about?
A dedicated priest tries to reform a group of homeless boys in turn-of-the-century St. Louis.
Who directed Fighting Father Dunne?
Fighting Father Dunne was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
Who stars in Fighting Father Dunne?
The principal cast of Fighting Father Dunne includes Pat O'Brien, Darryl Hickman, Charles Kemper, Una O'Connor, Ruth Donnelly.
When was Fighting Father Dunne released and how long is it?
Fighting Father Dunne was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fighting Father Dunne?
Fighting Father Dunne holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).