The Crime of Padre Amaro
"Lead us not into temptation"
Originally released in 2002. The Crime of Padre Amaro is a drama/romance film. directed by Carlos Carrera.
Starring Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, and Sancho Gracia
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (297 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gael García Bernal
as Padre Amaro
Ana Claudia Talancón
as Amelia
Sancho Gracia
as Padre Benito Díaz
Angélica Aragón
as Augustina Sanjuanera
Luisa Huertas
as Dionisia
Ernesto Gómez Cruz
as Obispo
Gastón Melo
as Martín
Damián Alcázar
as Padre Natalio Pérez
Andrés Montiel
as Rubén de la Rosa
Gerardo Moscoso
as Doc
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Budget
- $1,800,000
Production Companies
- Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
- Alameda Films
- Cinecolor-México
- Cinecolor-Argentina
- Artcam y Fonds Sud Cinéma
- Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crime of Padre Amaro 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 be...
Who directed The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The Crime of Padre Amaro was directed by Carlos Carrera.
How long is The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The Crime of Padre Amaro has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Crime of Padre Amaro released?
The Crime of Padre Amaro was released on October 1, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The main cast of The Crime of Padre Amaro includes Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia, Angélica Aragón, Luisa Huertas.
Is The Crime of Padre Amaro worth watching?
The Crime of Padre Amaro has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 297 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.