Movie Description
John Wesley
(1954)Overview
Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.
Featured Crew
- Director : Norman Walker
- Producer : Clifford Jeapes
- Editor : David Powell
- Cast : Leonard Sachs,Gerard Lohan,Neil Heayes,Keith Pyott,Curigwen Lewis,Derek Aylward,Philip Leaver,John Witty,Patrick Barton,John Slater,Patrick Holt,Edward Jewesbury,Neal Arden,Harry Towb,Andrew Cruickshank,Erik Chitty,Joss Ambler,Milton Rosmer
Cast
John Wesley
Wesley as a Child
Wesley as a Student
Rev. Samuel Wesley
Susannah Wesley
Charles Wesley
Beau Nash
Peter Bohler
George Whitefield
Condemned Man
Thomas Maxfield
James Hutton
William Holland
Michael O'Rory
Georgia Trustee
Georgia Trustee
Georgia Trustee
Georgia Trustee
Posters
Facts
Original TitleJohn Wesley
Status Released
Release Information
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1954-03-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 17m
Production CompaniesThe Rank Organisation,G.H.W. Productions Ltd.
Genres
- Drama
- History
