Flying Padre
1951 G 9m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Flying Padre |
|---|---|
| Release date | Mar 23, 1951 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | G |
| Keywords | new mexico, pilot, priest, short film, black and white, funeral |
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FAQ
What is Flying Padre about?
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.
When was Flying Padre released?
Flying Padre was released on Mar 23, 1951 (status: Released).
Who directed Flying Padre?
Stanley Kubrick directed Flying Padre.
What is the TMDB rating of Flying Padre?
Flying Padre has a TMDB rating of 5.1/10 from 148 votes.