
The highest scoring of the two Father O'Malley films, ahead of The Bells of St. Mary's (75). Streaming on Prime.
Synopsis
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.0/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 85% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 90/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.7/10202 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 77 | 100% |
Key crew
- Leo McCareyDirector
- Frank ButlerScreenplay
- Frank CavettScreenplay
Cast
- Bing CrosbyFather Chuck O'Malley
- Barry FitzgeraldFather Fitzgibbon
- Frank McHughFather Timothy O'Dowd
- James BrownTed Haines Jr.
- Gene LockhartTed Haines Snr.
- Jean HeatherCarol James
- Porter HallMr. Belknap
- Fortunio BonanovaTomaso Bozanni
- Eily MalyonMrs. Carmody
- Risë StevensGenevieve Linden
- Arnet AmosSinger (uncredited)
- Stanley ClementsTony Scaponi (uncredited)
























