The Left Hand of God
1955, English. Directed by Edward Dmytryk.
THE STRANGEST COVENANT BETWEEN GOD AND MAN EVER MADE!
A man in priestly robes, seemingly the long-awaited Father O'Shea, arrives at a little-frequented Catholic mission in 1947 China. Though the man seems curiously uncomfortable with his priestly duties, his tough tactics prove very successful in the Seven Villages, as around them China disintegrates in civil war and revolution. But he has a secret, and his friendship with mission nurse Anne (an attractive war widow) seems to be taking on an unpriestly tone.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Edward DmytrykDirector
- Humphrey BogartJames 'Jim' Carmody
- Gene TierneyAnne 'Scotty' Scott
- Lee J. CobbMieh Yang
- Agnes MooreheadBeryl Sigman
- E.G. MarshallDr. David Sigman
- Jean PorterMary Yin
- Carl Benton ReidFather Cornelius
- Victor Sen YungJohn Wong
- Philip AhnJan Teng
- Benson FongChun Tien
- Robert BurtonRev. Marvin
- Walter Soo HooClinic Orderly (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alfred Hayes
- Budget
- $1.8M
- Box office
- $4M
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What The Left Hand of God is based on
The Left Hand of God is adapted from a novel.
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The Left Hand of God: quick answers
Is The Left Hand of God worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Left Hand of God?
The Left Hand of God runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Left Hand of God have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Left Hand of God. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Left Hand of God parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Left Hand of God is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Left Hand of God on?
The Left Hand of God isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Left Hand of God?
If you liked The Left Hand of God, try I Am David, True Grit, Dark of the Sun.
Who directed The Left Hand of God?
The Left Hand of God (1955) was directed by Edward Dmytryk and stars Humphrey Bogart, Gene Tierney, Lee J. Cobb.
What is The Left Hand of God based on?
The Left Hand of God is adapted from a novel.