Pastor Hall (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1940, Pastor Hall is a drama film directed by Roy Boulting, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. This film is based on the true story of Pastor Martin Neimuller, who was sent to Dachau concentration camp for criticising the Nazi party. The small German village of Altdorf in the 1930's has to come to terms with Chancellor Hitler and the arrival of a platoon of Stormtroopers (preceded by a flock of sheep). The Stormtrooper go about teaching and enforcing 'The New Order' but Pastor Hall is a kind and gentle man who won't be cowed. Some villagers join the Nazi party avidly, some just go along with things, hoping for a quiet life but Pastor Hall takes his convictions to the pulpit.
Who’s in it. Pastor Hall stars Wilfrid Lawson as Pastor Frederick Hall, Nova Pilbeam as Christine Hall, Seymour Hicks as General von Grotjahn and Marius Goring as Fritz Gerte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Pastor Hall has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pastor Hall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pastor Hall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pastor Hall (1940)?
- In US, Pastor Hall is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pastor Hall worth watching?
- Pastor Hall holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pastor Hall?
- Pastor Hall stars Wilfrid Lawson, Nova Pilbeam, Seymour Hicks, Marius Goring and Brian Worth.
- When was Pastor Hall released?
- Pastor Hall was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.