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The Crime of Father Amaro (2002)

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Release Date: August 16, 2002
November 15, 2002 (LA/NY)
On DVD: April 22, 2003
Genre: Romance, Foreign, Drama
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
AKA: Crimen del Padre Amaro, El
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Running Time: 119 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for sexuality, language and some disturbing images.

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?...

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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 »

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