John Wesley
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.
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John Wesley
- Overview
- Cast
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Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 2, 1954
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
10%
Original Title
John Wesley
Production Companies
The Rank Organisation, G.H.W. Productions Ltd.
Director
Norman Walker
Description
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.
