The Detective (1954)

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Written by G.K. Chesterton, Thelma Schnee

Directed by Robert Hamer

Running Time: 90 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1954

Rating: U Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Black and White

Master thief Flambeau can't imagine how a Catholic priest could understand crime. But Father Brown is no ordinary churchman. Mystery drama based on the GK Chesterton stories.

Cast

Image for Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessFather Brown
Joan GreenwoodLady Warren
Image for Peter FinchPeter FinchFlambeau
Cecil ParkerThe Bishop
Image for Bernard LeeBernard LeeInspector Valentine
Image for Sid JamesSid JamesParkinson
Gérard OuryInspector Dubois
Ernest ClarkBishop's Secretary
Aubrey WoodsCharlie
John SalewStation sergeant
Sam KyddScotland Yard sergeant
John HorsleyInspector Wilkins
Jack McNaughtonRailway Guard
Hugh DempsterMan in bowler
Eugene DeckersFrench Cavalry Officer
Betty BascombFrench Widow
Diana Van ProosdyWaitress
Dino GalvaniItalian Professor
Launce MaraschalTexan Millionaire
Noel HowlettAuctioneer
Marne MaitlandMaharajah
Austin TrevorHerald
Ernest ThesigerVicomte
Hugo SchusterOptician
Guido LorraineCafe Patron
Jim GéraldFrench Stationmaster
Daniel ClériceGaragiste
Everley GreggGoverness

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