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The Detective

1954, Movie, NR, 91 mins

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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'... read more leave a comment
Year: 1954
Rated NR

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Cast
Alec Guinness: Fr. Brown
Joan Greenwood: Lady Warren
Peter Finch: Flambeau
Cecil Parker: The Bishop
Bernard Lee: Inspector Valentine
Sidney James: Parkinson

 

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