The First Legion
1951, English. Directed by Douglas Sirk.
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A Catholic priest fights against his colleagues' immediate acceptance of an ambiguous “miracle”.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Douglas SirkDirector
- Charles BoyerFather Marc Arnoux
- William DemarestMonsignor Michael Carey
- Lyle BettgerDr. Peter Morrell
- Barbara RushTerry Gilmartin
- Leo G. CarrollFather Rector Paul Duquesne
- Walter HampdenFather Edward Quarterman
- Wesley AddyFather John Fulton
- Taylor HolmesFather Keene
- H.B. WarnerFather José Sierra
- George ZuccoFather Robert Stuart
- John McGuireFather Tom Rawleigh
- Clifford BrookeBrother Clifford
Details
- Released
- 4 May 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Emmet Lavery
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The First Legion runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Which OTT platform is The First Legion on?
The First Legion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Legion?
If you liked The First Legion, try 90 Minutes in Heaven, The Two Popes, Romero.
Who directed The First Legion?
The First Legion (1951) was directed by Douglas Sirk and stars Charles Boyer, William Demarest, Lyle Bettger.