The Hoodlum Priest is a 1961 American drama film by Irvin Kershner, based on the life of Father Charles "Dismas" Clark of St. Louis, who ministered to men in prison and men coming out of prison. During his career Fr. Clark earned the nickname "The Hoodlum Priest". The film was entered into the 1961 Cannes Film Festival. The movie stars Don Murray who also co-produced and co-wrote the screenplay under the pseudonym Don Deer.
The Hoodlum Priest (1961)
Directed by Irvin Kershner
Genres - Biography, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Mar 26, 1961 |
Run Time - 101 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - NR
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Budget
$600,000
Tags
1961 Cannes Film Festival, Band, Bay St. Louis, Charles Clark, Deer, Gang, Gas Chamber, Hoodlum Priest, Lake St. Louis, Murray, Pseudonym, Street
Attributes
Narrative Location: Missouri
Subject: about Catholic priests, capital punishment
Subject: about Catholic priests, capital punishment
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Alternate Titles
...der werfe den ersten Stein
AT, DE
Almas Redimidas
BR
En tahdo kuolla
FI
I polis tou eglimatos
GR
Jeg vil ikke dræbe
DK
Låt dem inte dö
SE
Le canaglie dormono in pace
IT
Le mal de vivre
FR
Pasterz przestępców
PL
Refugio de criminales
MX, ES
Refúgio de Criminosos
PT
The Hoodlum Priest
GB, US