The First Legion

About The First Legion

A Catholic priest fights against his colleagues' immediate acceptance of an ambiguous “miracle”.

The First Legion (1951) is a drama film directed by Douglas Sirk. Released in May 1951, it runs 86 minutes.

Charles Boyer appears as Father Marc Arnoux, William Demarest as Monsignor Michael Carey, Lyle Bettger as Dr. Peter Morrell, and Barbara Rush as Terry Gilmartin. Written by Emmet Lavery.

Shelv files it under priest, catholic, and miracle.

Spotlight, Ben-Hur, and Deliver Us from Evil make useful companions to The First Legion.