John Wesley

John Wesley (1954)

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.

Fecha de estreno
1954-03-02
TMDB
4.5 / 10 (2)
Duración
1 h 17 min
Géneros
Drama, Historia
Director
Norman Walker

Reparto

Curiosidades

John Wesley is a 1954 British historical semi-documentary film directed by Norman Walker and starring Leonard Sachs, Neil Heayes and Keith Pyott. It was written by Lawrence Barrett and produced by G.H.W. Productions for the Radio and Film Commission of the Methodist Church in co-operation with J.Arthur Rank. The film depicts the life of the father of Methodism, John Wesley.

Production

The film was financed by J. Arthur Rank, a prominent Methodist layman, and with contributions from the Methodist church. Nicolas Roeg was assistant cameraman.

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