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John Wesley (1954)

Movie ★ 4.5 77 min

Drama History

Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.

Norman Walker Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 2, 1954
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt0192188
Language
Studio
, G.H.W. Productions Ltd.

Cast

Leonard Sachs Leonard Sachs John Wesley Gerard Lohan Wesley as a Child Neil Heayes Wesley as a Student Keith Pyott Rev. Samuel Wesley Curigwen Lewis Susannah Wesley Derek Aylward Derek Aylward Charles Wesley Philip Leaver Philip Leaver Beau Nash John Witty Peter Bohler Patrick Barton George Whitefield John Slater John Slater Condemned Man Patrick Holt Patrick Holt Thomas Maxfield Edward Jewesbury Edward Jewesbury James Hutton Neal Arden William Holland Harry Towb Harry Towb Michael O'Rory Andrew Cruickshank Andrew Cruickshank Georgia Trustee Erik Chitty Erik Chitty Georgia Trustee Joss Ambler Joss Ambler Georgia Trustee Milton Rosmer Milton Rosmer Georgia Trustee

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Frequently asked questions

What is John Wesley about?
Rescued from a burning house as a child, John Wesley believes the experience marked him for a higher purpose, a 'brand from the burning'. The film follows Wesley's years at Oxford and as a clergyman, his disagreements with the church over the social position of the clergy, his mission to America, the founding of Methodism, and his bringing of the Gospel into the lives of ordinary people.
Who directed John Wesley?
John Wesley was directed by Norman Walker.
Who stars in John Wesley?
John Wesley stars Leonard Sachs, Gerard Lohan, Neil Heayes, Keith Pyott.
When was John Wesley released?
John Wesley is a 1954 drama, history film.
Where can I watch John Wesley?
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