Murray plays Norman Vincent Peale in this film based on Arthur Gordon's book about the inspirational leader. The son of a cruel Ohio clergyman, Murray works as a crime reporter before turning to the cloth himself in the hope of combating the misfortune he has been reporting. Because of his
rather-unorthodox beliefs--that God is a loving God, rather than a vengeful one--he is regarded as a rebel. He becomes a popular figure, attracting a large following, as well as appearing on the radio and in his own syndicated newspaper column. He eventually publishes a book,
The Power of Positive
Thinking, and considers resigning from the church. His faith is renewed,...
Released:
1964
Rated:
NR
Length:
105 mins