Flying Padre
Synopsis
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft, the Spirit of St. Joseph. Over two days, Kubrick follows the “flying padre” as he conducts Mass, mediates between quarreling children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care—capturing both the challenges and quiet heroism of his daily mission.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Shilkret
- Original Title
- Flying Padre
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Kubrick
Nathaniel Shilkret
Stanley Kubrick
Isaac Kleinerman
Burton Benjamin
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Kubrick
Director
Isaac Kleinerman
Editor
Burton Benjamin
Producer
Stanley Kubrick
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Padre
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What is Flying Padre about?
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft, the Spirit of St. Joseph. Over two days, Kubrick follows the “flying padre” as he conducts Mass, mediates between quarreling children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care—capturing both the challenges and quiet heroism of his daily mission.
Who directed Flying Padre?
Flying Padre was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in Flying Padre?
The principal cast of Flying Padre includes Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller.
When was Flying Padre released and how long is it?
Flying Padre was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Flying Padre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flying Padre was composed by Nathaniel Shilkret.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flying Padre?
Flying Padre holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).