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Release Year2002
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes311
DirectorCarlos Carrera
WritersVicente Leñero
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Crime of Padre Amaro
About The Crime of Padre Amaro
Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.
Directed by Carlos Carrera, The Crime of Padre Amaro leans on a strong ensemble — Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2002.
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