This is an idealistic whimsical clerical thriller. It suffers from having too much comedy.
Father Brown (Alec Guinness) wants to save lost souls.
When the Bishop tells Father Brown that he is to escort an important and valuable cross to a congress in Rome. Father Brown is pleased, but the police tell him that the notorious criminal Flambeau is looking to steal it.
Father Brown eschews police plans for the protection of the cross. The police are worried as no one knows what Flambeau (Peter Finch) looks like as he is the master of disguise.
There is an enjoyable cat and mouse game between Father Brown and the various people who join him in the carriage. The film loses impeteus when Father Brown becomes more interested in trying to reform Flambeau and hinders the police in their job.
The film contains enjoyable performances from Guinness, Finch and Bernard Lee.
Father Brown (Alec Guinness) wants to save lost souls.
When the Bishop tells Father Brown that he is to escort an important and valuable cross to a congress in Rome. Father Brown is pleased, but the police tell him that the notorious criminal Flambeau is looking to steal it.
Father Brown eschews police plans for the protection of the cross. The police are worried as no one knows what Flambeau (Peter Finch) looks like as he is the master of disguise.
There is an enjoyable cat and mouse game between Father Brown and the various people who join him in the carriage. The film loses impeteus when Father Brown becomes more interested in trying to reform Flambeau and hinders the police in their job.
The film contains enjoyable performances from Guinness, Finch and Bernard Lee.