The Priest Lorenzo (1954)
A heart-warming and entertaining chronicle of Salesian priest Lorenzo Massa. His work in the Almagro neighborhood of Buenos Aires in the early 1900s led to the founding of San Lorenzo de Almagro, one of the best soccer clubs in Argentina. (Pope Francis, who grew up in this neighborhood in the 1940s, is a fan). Father Massa (Ángel Magaña), an athletic young priest, is sent to serve a working class community, where he initially faces indifference and hostility. Following the conventions of the Hollywood biopic, the film describes the characters and their plights with affection, and a dash of drama, as they are changed by the example of the priest.
Director: Augusto César Vatteone
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 1, 1954
Cast
Screenplay
- Nora Celso (Screenplay)
- Osvaldo Falabella (Screenplay)
- Augusto César Vatteone (Screenplay)
Music: Julián Bautista
Cinematography: Bob Roberts
Editing: Nello Melli
Production: Producciones Horizontes
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Augusto César Vatteone
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Priest Lorenzo about?
- A heart-warming and entertaining chronicle of Salesian priest Lorenzo Massa. His work in the Almagro neighborhood of Buenos Aires in the early 1900s led to the founding of San Lorenzo de Almagro, one of the best soccer clubs in Argentina. (Pope Francis, who grew up in this neighborhood in the 1940s, is a fan). Father Massa (Ángel Magaña), an athletic young priest, is sent to serve a working class community, where he initially faces indifference and hostility. Following the conventions of the Hollywood biopic, the film describes the characters and their plights with affection, and a dash of drama, as they are changed by the example of the priest.
- Who directed The Priest Lorenzo?
- The Priest Lorenzo was directed by Augusto César Vatteone.
- Who stars in The Priest Lorenzo?
- The Priest Lorenzo stars Ángel Magaña, Tito Alonso, Arturo Arcari, Nelly Meden, Ricardo Greco, Panchito Lombard.
- How long is The Priest Lorenzo?
- The Priest Lorenzo has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Priest Lorenzo?
- The Priest Lorenzo is a Drama film.
- Where was The Priest Lorenzo produced?
- The Priest Lorenzo was produced in Argentina.