Release Date
August 16, 2002
November 15, 2002 (LA/NY)
November 15, 2002 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
April 22, 2003 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Carlos Carrera
Writer
Vicente Lenero
Cast
Gael Garcia Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancon, Sancho Gracia, Angelica Aragon, Damian Alcazar, Pedro Armendariz Jr., Ernesto Gomez Cruz, Lorenzo de Rodas, Luisa Huertas, Gaston Melo, Andres Montiel, Roger Nevares, Martha Posternak
Studio
Running Time
119 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated R for sexuality, language and some disturbing images
What is The Crime of Father Amaro about?
A young and handsome recently ordained priest travels to Los Reyes to begin his career under the guidance of Father Benito. There, he meets and falls in love with the 16-year old Amelia, and they begin a secretive affair. Amidst a series of scandals, the church attempts to cover up their secrets... will Father Amaro's be the next?... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Amidst the glamour of Chicago and the sheerness of The Hours, I finally found a 2002 film worth the coveted A+ grade. With terrific acting and a powerful, controversial story, El Crimen del Padre Amaro, the movie that took Mexico by storm, is one of the best films of the year. Full movie review »
