The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

"Lead us not into temptation"

Drama Romance

Overview

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.

Duration

118 min

Rating

⭐ 6.7 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 01, 2002

Languages

Spanish

Production

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Alameda Films, Cinecolor-México, Cinecolor-Argentina, Artcam y Fonds Sud Cinéma, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad

Budget

$1,800,000

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