The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

  • NR
  • 10/25/2002 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 58m

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.

Vicente Leñero

Screenplay

Carlos Carrera

Director

Cast

Gael García Bernal's headshot

Gael García Bernal

Padre Amaro
Ana Claudia Talancón's headshot

Ana Claudia Talancón

Amelia
Sancho Gracia's headshot

Sancho Gracia

Padre Benito Díaz
Angélica Aragón's headshot

Angélica Aragón

Augustina Sanjuanera
Ernesto Gómez Cruz's headshot

Ernesto Gómez Cruz

Obispo
Gastón Melo's headshot

Gastón Melo

Martín
Damián Alcázar's headshot

Damián Alcázar

Padre Natalio Pérez
Andrés Montiel's headshot

Andrés Montiel

Rubén de la Rosa

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