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The Crime of Padre Amaro

R20021h 58mCarlos Carrera
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 63% · Metacritic 60

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"Lead us not into temptation"

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.

DramaRomance
Drug CrimeHeart AttackDrug TraffickingPregnancyMexican ProvinceCelibacyPriestCatholicismNew Mexican Cinema

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What is The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002) about?

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.

Who stars in The Crime of Padre Amaro?

The Crime of Padre Amaro stars Gael García Bernal (Padre Amaro), Ana Claudia Talancón (Amelia), Sancho Gracia (Padre Benito Díaz), Angélica Aragón (Augustina Sanjuanera), Luisa Huertas (Dionisia). The film was directed by Carlos Carrera.

How long is The Crime of Padre Amaro?

The Crime of Padre Amaro has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is The Crime of Padre Amaro worth watching?

The Crime of Padre Amaro holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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