The Priest (1978)
Obsessed with fantasies of sex, Father Miguel seeks professional help through his church but they are not listening; thus leaving the Father in a dilemma; leaving the church or should he try, on his own, to surrender to these temptations?
Director: Eloy de la Iglesia
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: May 1, 1978
Cast
- Simón Andreu - Padre Miguel
- Emilio Gutiérrez Caba - Padre Luis
- Esperanza Roy - Irene
- José Franco - Padre Alfonso
- Ramón Reparaz - Padre Manuel
- Queta Claver - Madre del Padre Miguel
- África Pratt - Vicenta "Fanny"
- José Vivó - Obispo
- Ramón Pons - Padre Alberto
- Fabián Conde - Vicente
Screenplay
- Enrique Barreiro (Screenplay)
Music: Carmelo Bernaola
Cinematography: Magí Torruella
Editing: Julio Peña
Production: Guión PC, Alborada PC
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $302,553
Original Language: es
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
sexual obsession, priest, masturbation, catholicism, confessional, crisis of faith
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Priest about?
- Obsessed with fantasies of sex, Father Miguel seeks professional help through his church but they are not listening; thus leaving the Father in a dilemma; leaving the church or should he try, on his own, to surrender to these temptations?
- Who directed The Priest?
- The Priest was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.
- Who stars in The Priest?
- The Priest stars Simón Andreu, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, Esperanza Roy, José Franco, Ramón Reparaz, Queta Claver.
- How long is The Priest?
- The Priest has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Priest?
- The Priest is a Drama film.
- How much did The Priest gross?
- The Priest grossed $302,553 worldwide.
- Where was The Priest produced?
- The Priest was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Priest?
- The themes of The Priest include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.