Fighting Father Dunne
1948, English. Directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
This is His Real-Life Story
A dedicated priest tries to reform a group of homeless boys in turn-of-the-century St. Louis.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ted TetzlaffDirector
- Pat O'BrienFather Peter J. Dunne
- Darryl HickmanMatt Davis
- Charles KemperEmmett Mulvey
- Una O'ConnorMiss O'Rourke
- Ruth DonnellyKate Mulvey
- Arthur ShieldsMichael O'Donnell
- Harry ShannonThomas Lee
- Joe SawyerSteve Davis
- Anna Q. NilssonMrs. Olaf Knudson
- Billy GrayChip
- Myrna DellPaula Hendricks
- Griff BarnettGovernor
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Martin Rackin, Frank Davis, William Rankin
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How long is Fighting Father Dunne?
Fighting Father Dunne runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Fighting Father Dunne have a post-credits scene?
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Fighting Father Dunne parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fighting Father Dunne is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fighting Father Dunne on?
Fighting Father Dunne isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 May 1948. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fighting Father Dunne?
If you liked Fighting Father Dunne, try The Keys of the Kingdom, Boys Town, Fatima.
Who directed Fighting Father Dunne?
Fighting Father Dunne (1948) was directed by Ted Tetzlaff and stars Pat O'Brien, Darryl Hickman, Charles Kemper.