John Wesley
Synopsis
Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.
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John Wesley Biography (1954) | Trailer | Leonard Sachs | Gerard Lohan | Neil Heayes | Keith PyottOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-31
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Leonard Sachs
John Wesley
Gerard Lohan
Wesley as a Child
Neil Heayes
Wesley as a Student
Keith Pyott
Rev. Samuel Wesley
Curigwen Lewis
Susannah Wesley
Derek Aylward
Charles Wesley
Philip Leaver
Beau Nash
John Witty
Peter Bohler
Patrick Barton
George Whitefield
John Slater
Condemned Man
Patrick Holt
Thomas Maxfield
Edward Jewesbury
James Hutton
Neal Arden
William Holland
Harry Towb
Michael O'Rory
Andrew Cruickshank
Georgia Trustee
Erik Chitty
Georgia Trustee
Joss Ambler
Georgia Trustee
Milton Rosmer
Georgia Trustee
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Barrett
- Original Score
- Henry Reed
- Original Title
- John Wesley
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, G.H.W. Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Walker
Lawrence Barrett
Henry Reed
Stanley Grant, Hone Glendinning
David Powell
J. Arthur Rank, Clifford Jeapes
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Barrett
Screenplay
Norman Walker
Director
Stanley Grant
Director of Photography
Hone Glendinning
Director of Photography
Henry Reed
Original Music Composer
David Powell
Editor
Clifford Jeapes
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John Wesley
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What is John Wesley about?
Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.
Who directed John Wesley?
John Wesley was directed by Norman Walker.
Who stars in John Wesley?
The principal cast of John Wesley includes Leonard Sachs, Gerard Lohan, Neil Heayes, Keith Pyott, Curigwen Lewis.
When was John Wesley released and how long is it?
John Wesley was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for John Wesley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John Wesley was composed by Henry Reed.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John Wesley?
John Wesley holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).