The Keys of the Kingdom
Seen it?1944 | 137 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling as a priest in a more Christian area of the world, Father Chisholm struggles. He encounters hostility, isolation, disease, poverty and a variety of set backs which humble him, but make him more determined than ever to succeed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 4 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John M. Stahl
- Gregory PeckFr. Francis Chisholm
- Thomas MitchellWillie Tulloch
- Vincent PriceAngus Mealey
- Rose StradnerReverend Mother Maria-Veronica
- Roddy McDowallFrancis Chisholm, as a boy
- Edmund GwennFr. Hamish MacNabb
- Cedric HardwickeMonsignor at Tweedside
- Peggy Ann GarnerNora as a Girl
- Jane BallNora, as an Adult
- James GleasonRev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske