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The First Legion
“It will give you that warm, wonderful feeling deep in your heart...”
7.4 / 10• 1951• 1h 26m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
A Catholic priest fights against his colleagues' immediate acceptance of an ambiguous “miracle”.
Cast & Crew
Charles Boyer
Father Marc Arnoux
Lead
William Demarest
Monsignor Michael Carey
Lyle Bettger
Dr. Peter Morrell
Barbara Rush
Terry Gilmartin
Leo G. Carroll
Father Rector Paul Duquesne
Walter Hampden
Father Edward Quarterman
Wesley Addy
Father John Fulton
Taylor Holmes
Father Keene
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Douglas Sirk's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The First Legion is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
