5.1Flying Padre · 1951
Flying Padre (1951) is a Documentary film directed by Stanley Kubrick, starring Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller.
Documentary
5.1Overview
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.
Cast
Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller
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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 in 1951.
Who stars in "Flying Padre"?
The cast includes Bob Hite, Fred Stadtmueller.
