The Hoodlum Priest
1961·Movie
6.6
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The most fantastic story the screen has ever told AND IT'S TRUE right down to its last jolt!
Venturing into some of the roughest slums of St. Louis, Jesuit priest Rev. Charles Dismas Clark dedicates himself to helping young ex-convicts who are struggling to rejoin a society that fears and rejects them. An especially wrenching case for the Reverend is Billy Lee Jackson, a troubled thief whose personal demons constantly tempt him back to a life of crime — and may ultimately make him pay the highest price for a few desperate decisions.
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Is The Hoodlum Priest worth watching?
83
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Hoodlum Priest rated?
NR
It's rated NR in the United States.
How long is The Hoodlum Priest?
1 h 41 min
The Hoodlum Priest runs 1 h 41 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Hoodlum Priest?
Critics100
Audiences71
Not quite. Critics rate The Hoodlum Priest higher (100) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The Hoodlum Priest in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch The Hoodlum Priest?
5
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