The Crime of Padre Amaro
2002 • 1h 58m
67%
“Lead us not into temptation”
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.
Drama
Romance
Release Date
10/1/2002
Status
Released
Original Title
El crimen del padre Amaro
Runtime
1h 58m
Budget
$1,800,000
Revenue
N/A
Language
ES
Production Companies
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Alameda Films
Cinecolor-México
Cinecolor-Argentina
Artcam y Fonds Sud Cinéma
Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
