About this movie
Stanley Kubrick’s short documentary about Father Fred Stadtmueller, a Catholic priest serving a vast 4,000-square-mile parish in rural New Mexico. To reach his scattered congregation, he pilots his own Piper Cub aircraft, the Spirit of St. Joseph. Over two days, Kubrick follows the “flying padre” as he conducts Mass, mediates between quarreling children, attends a funeral, and airlifts a sick child to medical care—capturing both the challenges and quiet heroism of his daily mission.
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Quick facts
Year
1951
Runtime
9m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.1/10
Votes
142
Genre
Documentary
Director
Language
EN
Cast
funeral
new mexico
pilot
priest
black and white
short film
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Questions about Flying Padre
How long is Flying Padre?
Flying Padre has a runtime of 9m ( and 9 minutes).
Who directed Flying Padre?
Flying Padre was directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1951.
What genre is Flying Padre?
Flying Padre is a Documentary film (1951).
Who stars in Flying Padre?
The cast of Flying Padre includes Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller.
What is the TMDB rating for Flying Padre?
Flying Padre has a TMDB rating of 5.1/10 based on 142 votes.
