Fighting Father Dunne
Movie
1948
1 HOUR 33 MINS
Biography
Based on a true story, a determined priest establishes a home for homeless and troubled boys in St. Louis, facing various challenges as he works to transform the lives of his young charges.
Cast & Crew
Pat O'Brien Father Peter J. Dunne
Darryl Hickman Matt Davis
Charles Kemper Emmett Mulvey
Phil L. Ryan Actor
Una O'Connor Miss O'Rourke
Arthur Shields Mr. Michael O'Donnell
Harry Shannon Thomas Lee
Joe Sawyer Steve Davis
Anna Q. Nilsson Mrs. Olaf Knudson
Donn Gift Jimmy
Myrna Dell Paula Hendricks
Ruth Donnelly Kate Mulvey
Jim Nolan Policeman Danny Briggs
Billy Cummings Tony
Billy Gray Chip
Eric Roberts Monk
Gene Collins Lefty
Lester Matthews Archbishop John Joseph Glennon
Griff Barnett Governor
Jason Robards J.J. Sonin
Emmett Vogan Matt's Defense Attorney
Ellen Corby Colpeck's Secretary
Ted Tetzlaff Director
Martin Rackin Screenwriter
Frank Davis Screenwriter
Jack J. Gross Producer
Phil L. Ryan Producer
Jack J. Gross Executive Producer
George E. Diskant Cinematography
Frederic Knudtson Film Editing
Roy Webb Original Music
Albert S. D'Agostino Art Director
Walter E. Keller Art Director
Adolph Kuri Set Decoration
Darrell Silvera Set Decoration
Adele Balkan Costume Design
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