The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

"Lead us not into temptation"
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The Crime of Padre Amaro
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StarringGael García BernalAna Claudia TalancónSancho Gracia
DirectorCarlos Carrera
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R 1 hr 58 minNov 15th, 2002Drama, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 15th, 2002
Movie Budget:$1,800,000
Original Language:Spanish
Executive Producers:Laura Imperiale
Production Companies:Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Alameda Films, Cinecolor-México, Cinecolor-Argentina, Artcam y Fonds Sud Cinéma, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
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