
The Power and the Glory
Drama · TV Movie
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Priest
Laurence Olivier
Priest


Julie Harris
Julie Harris
Maria (Priest's Mistress)
Julie Harris
Maria (Priest's Mistress)


George C. Scott
George C. Scott
Police Lieutenant
George C. Scott
Police Lieutenant


Martin Gabel
Martin Gabel
Chief of Police
Martin Gabel
Chief of Police


Roddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall
Mestizo
Roddy McDowall
Mestizo


Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Wine Merchant
Keenan Wynn
Wine Merchant


Patty Duke
Patty Duke
Coral
Patty Duke
Coral


Lou Antonio
Lou Antonio
Lou Antonio


Val Avery
Val Avery
Val Avery
Beryl Bernay
Beryl Bernay
Beryl Bernay
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