Pastor Hall (Limited Edition)

(Roy Boulting, 1940)
Release date: 27 June 2022
Limited Edition Blu-ray

When the quiet German village of Altdorf is taken over by an SS platoon which proceeds to enforce Hitler’s ideals upon its inhabitants, a kindly pastor questions the agenda of The New Order while members of his parish turn a blind eye to the insidious indoctrination. Before long, he is punished for his vocal opposition and is sent to Dachau, where, despite the abuse and brutality which he suffers, he refuses to give in to the madness and inhumanity of National Socialism.

Adapted from Ernst Tollers 1939 play of the same name, and based on the true story of Protestant minister Martin Niemller,Pastor Hallis the impressive third feature from the Boulting brothers (Brighton Rock). Starring Wilfrid Lawson (Pygmalion) as the iconic pastor, and Nova Pilbeam (Young and Innocent) as h