Alec Guinness is the perfect G.K. Chesterton character, the likable clerical detective on the trail of art thieves. Joan Greenwood, Peter Finch, Bernard Lee, Sidney James and Ernest Thesiger marvelously abet the stellar direction of Robert Hamer. Father Brown is an eccentric priest who
takes it upon himself to transport a priceless cross from London to Rome. An international jewel thief steals the cross, and the enterprising priest sets out to get it back and save the thief's soul. An extremely entertaining and polished film with Guinness at his best.
Released:
1954
Rated:
NR
Length:
91 mins