The Hoodlum Priest
“The most fantastic story the screen has ever told AND IT'S TRUE right down to its last jolt!”
Synopsis
Venturing into some of the roughest slums of St. Louis, Jesuit priest Rev. Charles Dismas Clark dedicates himself to helping young ex-convicts who are struggling to rejoin a society that fears and rejects them. An especially wrenching case for the Reverend is Billy Lee Jackson, a troubled thief whose personal demons constantly tempt him back to a life of crime — and may ultimately make him pay the highest price for a few desperate decisions.
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Hoodlum Priest Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-01
Top Cast
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Don Murray
Father Charles Dismas Clark
Larry Gates
Louis Rosen
Cindi Wood
George Hale
Keir Dullea
Billy Lee Jackson
Logan Ramsey
George Hale
Don Joslyn
Pio Gentile
Sam Capuano
Mario Mazziotti
Vince O'Brien
Assistant District Attorney
Warren Parker
Warden
Sam Harris
Witness at Execution (uncredited)
Roger Ray
Detective Shattuck
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Landon, Don Murray
- Original Score
- Richard Markowitz
- Original Title
- The Hoodlum Priest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Murray-Wood Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Kershner
Joseph Landon, Don Murray
Richard Markowitz
Haskell Wexler
Don Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Kershner
Director
Joseph Landon
Screenplay
Don Murray
Screenplay
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Don Murray
Producer
Richard Markowitz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hoodlum Priest
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What is The Hoodlum Priest about?
Venturing into some of the roughest slums of St. Louis, Jesuit priest Rev. Charles Dismas Clark dedicates himself to helping young ex-convicts who are struggling to rejoin a society that fears and rejects them. An especially wrenching case for the Reverend is Billy Lee Jackson, a troubled thief whose personal demons constantly tempt him back to a life of crime — and may ultimately make him pay the highest price for a few desperate decisions.
Who directed The Hoodlum Priest?
The Hoodlum Priest was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in The Hoodlum Priest?
The principal cast of The Hoodlum Priest includes Don Murray, Larry Gates, Cindi Wood, Keir Dullea, Logan Ramsey.
When was The Hoodlum Priest released and how long is it?
The Hoodlum Priest was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hoodlum Priest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hoodlum Priest was composed by Richard Markowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hoodlum Priest?
The Hoodlum Priest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).