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The Keys of the Kingdom Director: John M. Stahl Cast: Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price, Roddy McDowall

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  • DVD Release Date: 07/11/2006
  • Original Release: 1944
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 25,413

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Closed Caption; Commentary by biographer Kenneth Geist and director Joseph L. Mankiewicz's son, Chris Mankiewicz; Still photo gallery; Theatrical trailer; Full frame format (aspect ratio: 1.33:1); Audio: English stereo, English mono, Spanish mono, French mono; Subtitles: English, Spanish

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Disc #1 -- Keys of the Kingdom
1. Main Titles/Retirement [5:06]
2. Dirty Papist [4:12]
3. Swept Away [2:00]
4. Choices [3:04]
5. Mental Disobedience [1:27]
6. Follow Your Heart [4:35]
7. China Missionary [4:18]
8. Rice Christians [1:01]
9. Renewed Faith [5:20]
10. Worthless Female [5:30]
11. The Mandarin's Son [4:21]
12. Gratitude [1:14]
13. Reverend Mother [5:09]
14. A Visit From Home [8:40]
15. Warring Factions [1:19]
16. Casualties [7:45]
17. Death of an Atheist [4:48]
18. The General's Demands [3:08]
19. The Pompous Bishop [6:51]
20. True Humility [:38]
21. Dueling Sects [3:05]
22. Reminiscing [6:28]
23. Saying Goodbye [4:40]
24. The Keys of the Kingdom [5:52]

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Based on the novel by A.J. Cronin, The Keys of the Kingdom was the first big-budget effort of movie-newcomer Gregory Peck. This is the 137-minute chronicle of a Scottish priest (Peck), who is assigned a mission in China. Never very focused in his life or work, the priest finds plenty to keep his mind occupied in his new post; when he isn't coping with the starvation and poverty plaguing his flock, he must contend with China's bloody civil war. Nonetheless, he perseveres, and finds it difficult as an elderly man to retire. He returns to Scotland, where he finds a new purpose in life; that of ministering to youngsters who, like him, have trouble determining their place in the world. Keys of the Kingdom was one of the last 20th-Century-Fox films produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz before his career-shift to directing; Rose Stradner, Mankiewicz' then-wife, has an important role in the film. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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Great Family Movie!by Motherof8

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March 03, 2009: This is a wonderful family movie spanning the life of a priest who is a missionary in a country that doesn't want him - at first. It gives the viewer much to think about in how we treat and judge others. Highly recommended!

A good storyby Anonymous

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July 01, 2003: A.J. Cronin is a great story teller, and this movie version of his book of the same name is worth watching. It is a story of a man who is never really sure of his role in life. So, he just goes forward, a step at a time with great humility. For all of his uncertainty, he accomplishes much. Once asked about his role as the priest in the movie, Gregory Peck replied: ''I was sincere.'' He was, and so is the movie. Taken in the context of movies like the Sand Pebbles and Empire of the Sun, it also gives some insight into the life of Europeans in China leading up to World War II.

This review was written about the VHS edition.