The Power and the Glory

Based on Graham Greene's novel about a flawed but devoted priest in 1930s Mexico who attempts to perform his duties while eluding a police lieutenant determined to capture him.

Cast

Laurence Olivier

as Priest

Julie Harris

as Maria (Priest's Mistress)

George C. Scott

as Police Lieutenant

Martin Gabel

as Chief of Police

Roddy McDowall

as Mestizo

Keenan Wynn

as Wine Merchant

Patty Duke

as Coral

Lou Antonio

Val Avery

Beryl Bernay

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