The Way of Peace
Synopsis
Punctuated with stories from the Bible, the film’s purpose was to reinforce Christian values in the atomic age by condemning the consequences of human conflict with scenes of the crucifixion, lynching and Nazi fascism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Tashlin
- Original Score
- Eddison von Ottenfeld
- Original Title
- The Way of Peace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Foundation Films Corporation, Christian Films, East West Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
Frank Tashlin
Eddison von Ottenfeld
Wah Chang
Stuart O'Brien
Blanding Sloan, Wah Chang
Department Leadership Roster
Wah Chang
Director of Photography
Frank Tashlin
Director
Frank Tashlin
Writer
Blanding Sloan
Producer
Stuart O'Brien
Editor
Wah Chang
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way of Peace
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What is The Way of Peace about?
Punctuated with stories from the Bible, the film’s purpose was to reinforce Christian values in the atomic age by condemning the consequences of human conflict with scenes of the crucifixion, lynching and Nazi fascism.
Who directed The Way of Peace?
The Way of Peace was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The Way of Peace?
The principal cast of The Way of Peace includes Lew Ayres.
When was The Way of Peace released and how long is it?
The Way of Peace was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Way of Peace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Way of Peace was composed by Eddison von Ottenfeld.