The Hoodlum Priest
1961, English. Directed by Irvin Kershner.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Hoodlum Priest is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Irvin KershnerDirector
- Don MurrayFather Charles Dismas Clark
- Larry GatesLouis Rosen
- Cindi WoodGeorge Hale
- Keir DulleaBilly Lee Jackson
- Logan RamseyGeorge Hale
- Don JoslynPio Gentile
- Sam CapuanoMario Mazziotti
- Vince O'BrienAssistant District Attorney
- Warren ParkerWarden
- Sam HarrisWitness at Execution (uncredited)
- Roger RayDetective Shattuck
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Landon, Don Murray
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How long is The Hoodlum Priest?
The Hoodlum Priest runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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The Hoodlum Priest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hoodlum Priest is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hoodlum Priest on?
The Hoodlum Priest is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hoodlum Priest?
If you liked The Hoodlum Priest, try Omaha, Each Dawn I Die, All Together Now.
Who directed The Hoodlum Priest?
The Hoodlum Priest (1961) was directed by Irvin Kershner and stars Don Murray, Larry Gates, Cindi Wood.