Flying Padre (1951)

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Stanley Kubrick
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    RKO Radio Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Photos

Cast & Crew

Bob Hite

Narrator (voice)

Fred Stadtmueller

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flying Padre released?

Flying Padre was released on March 23, 1951.

How long is Flying Padre?

The runtime of Flying Padre is 9m.

What genre is Flying Padre?

Flying Padre is a Documentary movie.

What is the rating of Flying Padre?

Flying Padre has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Flying Padre?

Flying Padre is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Flying Padre?

Flying Padre was directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Who stars in Flying Padre?

The main cast of Flying Padre includes Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller.

What language is Flying Padre in?

Flying Padre is originally in English.