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Release Year1960
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime
Votes33
DirectorHelmut Ashley
WritersGilbert Keith Chesterton, István Békeffy, Hans Jacoby
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Black Sheep
About The Black Sheep
Father Brown starts solving crimes, much to the annoyance of his housekeeper, the police and especially his bishop, who is not amused by a priest playing detective.
Directed by Helmut Ashley, The Black Sheep leans on a strong ensemble — Heinz Rühmann, Karl Schönböck, Maria Sebaldt — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1960.
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