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The Crime of Padre Amaro

Lead us not into temptation

Starring: Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia, Angélica Aragón, Luisa Huertas

Writer: Vicente Leñero, Eça de Queirós

Release Date:
October 1, 2002
Ratings:
6.7 / 10
Director:
Carlos Carrera
Companies:
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

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.