The Crime of Padre Amaro
Lead us not into temptation
6.7
2002
1h 58m
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 Information
Status
Released
Release Date
October 1, 2002
Runtime
1h 58m
Budget
$1,800,000
Rating
6.7
(297 votes)
Genres
Drama
Romance
Production Companies
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía
Alameda Films
Cinecolor-México
Cinecolor-Argentina
Artcam y Fonds Sud Cinéma
Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
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.
