Father Brown
“An open and shut case of Guinness! Up to his EARS in chaos... Up to his NECK in laughs”
Synopsis
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
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Alec Guinness
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Joan Greenwood
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Peter Finch
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Cecil Parker
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Marne Maitland
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Noel Howlett
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Eugene Deckers
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Jim Gérald
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Launce Maraschal
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Daniel Clérice
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Aubrey Woods
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Hamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Rapf, Robert Hamer, Thelma Schnee
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Father Brown
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Facet Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hamer
Maurice Rapf, Robert Hamer, Thelma Schnee, Gilbert Keith Chesterton
Georges Auric
Harry Waxman
Gordon Hales
Paul Finder Moss
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Rapf
Screenplay
Robert Hamer
Screenplay
Paul Finder Moss
Producer
Robert Hamer
Director
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Thelma Schnee
Screenplay
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Gordon Hales
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Brown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father Brown about?
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Who directed Father Brown?
Father Brown was directed by Robert Hamer.
Who stars in Father Brown?
The principal cast of Father Brown includes Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Peter Finch, Cecil Parker, Bernard Lee.
When was Father Brown released and how long is it?
Father Brown was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Father Brown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Brown was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Brown?
Father Brown holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).