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The Priest and the Girl (1966): Cast

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The Priest and the Girl is a 1966 drama directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, starring Paulo José as Priest, Helena Ignez and Mário Lago. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Priest and the Girl (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Priest and the Girl About?

The premise of The Priest and the Girl without spoilers.

When a young priest is assigned to a quiet town in Minas Gerais, his arrival unsettles the community’s rigid, conservative rhythm. The priest quickly becomes drawn to an attractive local woman, sparking a forbidden romance that erupts into an intense, unchecked passion, challenging the town’s moral conventions.

The Priest and the Girl Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • priest
  • forbidden love
  • brazil
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Cast & crew

The Priest and the Girl Cast & Characters

Paulo José leads the cast as Priest, with Helena Ignez as Mariana and Mário Lago as Fortunato. Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

More films directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade: The Brazilwood Man, Erotic Stories, O Aleijadinho and Tropical Paths.

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The Priest and the Girl Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Le prêtre et la jeune femme” and “O Padre e a Moça”.

Also known as
  • Le prêtre et la jeune femme
  • O Padre e a Moça
  • Ο Ιερέας και το Κορίτσι
  • 神父与女孩

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The Priest and the Girl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Priest and the Girl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Priest and the Girl?

The Priest and the Girl runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Priest and the Girl released?

The Priest and the Girl was released on March 28, 1966.

Who directed The Priest and the Girl?

The Priest and the Girl was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.

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Who is in the cast of The Priest and the Girl?

The Priest and the Girl stars Paulo José as Priest, Helena Ignez as Mariana and Mário Lago as Fortunato, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Priest and the Girl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Priest and the Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Priest and the Girl in?

The original language of The Priest and the Girl is Portuguese.

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