The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Crime of Padre Amaro is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Carlos Carrera, starring Ana Claudia Talancón, Gael García Bernal and Sancho Gracia. It is partly based on The Crime of Father Amaro by Eça de Queirós and Margaret Jull Costa. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $27 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Carlos Carrera
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crime of Padre Amaro About?
The premise of The Crime of Padre Amaro without spoilers, adapted from The Crime of Father Amaro by Eça de Queirós and Margaret Jull Costa. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet Mexican town, the arrival of the spirited young priest, Father Amaro, disrupts the established order. He assists the elderly Father Benito but soon finds himself drawn into the older man's hidden past and confronted with his own internal conflicts. A passionate and forbidden romance develops between Amaro and the lovely teenager Amelia, leading to devastating consequences that challenge his faith and threaten to tear apart the community.
The Crime of Padre Amaro Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex with a priest
- female frontal nudity
- priest having sex with a woman
- priest
- church
- mexico
- corruption
- male rear nudity
- sex scene
- temptation
- sin
- secrecy
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- scandal
- rural setting
- pregnancy
- nun
- lust
- hypocrite
- hypocrisy
- hemorrhage
- excommunication
- defamation
- celibacy
- catholic
- catechism
- bleeding to death
- blasphemy
- priest in love
- confessional
- catholic church
- abortion
- religion
- based on novel
- watching tv
- liberation theology
- hot priest
- banned film
- catholic priest
- botched abortion
- illegal abortion
- man hits a woman
- woman dies from abortion
- loss of virginity
- young priest
- breaking a vow of chastity
- crying man
- teenage girl
- kissing in a church
- death of lover
- female nudity
The Crime of Padre Amaro Cast
Ana Claudia Talancón leads the cast, with Gael García Bernal and Sancho Gracia. Directed by Carlos Carrera.
- Director Carlos Carrera
More from Carlos Carrera
More films directed by Carlos Carrera: Ana and Bruno, De la infancia, Backyard and Cero y van cuatro.
The Crime of Padre Amaro Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Crime of Padre Amaro 60 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 5.8
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The Crime of Padre Amaro Plot Summary
What happens in The Crime of Padre Amaro from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Recently ordained as a priest, 24-year-old Father Amaro makes his way to Los Reyes, a quaint town in the fictional state of Aldama, to embark on his journey within the church. As a protégé of a ruthless political bishop, he quickly discovers the moral complexities surrounding him. Meanwhile, the local priest, Father Benito, is embroiled in a scandalous affair with a local restaurant owner while simultaneously overseeing the construction of an expansive hospital funded in part by a drug lord. On the other hand, Father Natalio (Damián Alcázar), the lone priest depicted positively, faces scrutiny for his support of leftist insurgents in his remote parish.
Full summary
The whole story of The Crime of Padre Amaro, scene by scene
The Crime of Padre Amaro Box Office
The Crime of Padre Amaro grossed $27 million worldwide. $5.7 million came from the US and Canada and $21.3 million (79%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$27M
- US & Canada
- $5.7M
- International
- $21.3M
The Crime of Padre Amaro Trailers & Videos
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Who plays the character of Father Amaro?
Cars in The Crime of Padre Amaro
8 cars on screen, including the 1971 Ford F-Series and the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
The Crime of Padre Amaro Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “The Crime of Father Amaro” and “O Crime do Padre Amaro”.
- Also known as
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- The Crime of Father Amaro
- O Crime do Padre Amaro
- Die Versuchung des Padre Amaro
- Il crimine di padre Amaro
- Fader Amaros synder
- Тайна отца Амаро
- Le Crime du père Amaro
- חטאו של האב אמארה
- Το Πάθος του Πατέρα Αμάρο
- Amaro atya bűne
- Престъплението на отец Амару
- 아무로 신부의 범죄
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- El crimen del padre Amaro
- 阿马罗神父的罪恶
- Zločin pátera Amara, მამა ამაროს საიდუმლო
- アマロ神父の罪
- Злочин падре Амаро
- Günah
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The Crime of Padre Amaro FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Crime of Padre Amaro, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The Crime of Padre Amaro runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Crime of Padre Amaro released?
The Crime of Padre Amaro was released on November 15, 2002.
Who directed The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The Crime of Padre Amaro was directed by Carlos Carrera.
More films by Carlos Carrera Who is in the cast of The Crime of Padre Amaro?
The Crime of Padre Amaro stars Ana Claudia Talancón, Gael García Bernal and Sancho Gracia.
How much did The Crime of Padre Amaro make at the box office?
The Crime of Padre Amaro grossed $27 million worldwide ($5.7 million domestic, $21.3 million international).
How is The Crime of Padre Amaro rated?
The Crime of Padre Amaro has 60 on Metacritic.
Is The Crime of Padre Amaro based on a book?
Yes. The Crime of Padre Amaro is partly adapted from The Crime of Father Amaro by Eça de Queirós and Margaret Jull Costa.
Does The Crime of Padre Amaro have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crime of Padre Amaro has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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