is a striking, religious drama directed by John Ford , based on Graham Greene's celebrated 1940 novel, The Power and the Glory .
The film is set in a post-revolutionary Central American country where the government has outlawed Christianity and sought to execute all members of the clergy. The Fugitive(1947)
The role was a departure for Henry Fonda, reflecting his own personal struggles and alienation at the time, yet it remains one of his most powerful dramatic performances. is a striking, religious drama directed by John
While John Ford considered it one of his personal favorites and an "artistic success," it was a major "financial flop" at the box office. While John Ford considered it one of his
Seeking escape to America, he is aided by a faithful parishioner known as "The Woman" (Dolores del Río), who directs him toward Puerto Grande to board a ship.
Despite knowing it is a trap set by the relentless Lieutenant (Pedro Armendáriz), the priest chooses his duty over his life, leading to his eventual capture and martyrdom. Production and Legacy
Henry Fonda stars as an unnamed "whisky priest"—an anti-hero filled with fear and human frailty—who is the last remaining cleric in the region.