The Crime of Padre Amaro2002
The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)
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Cast
as Father Amaro
as Father Benito
as Amelia
as Father Natalio
as Augustina

as Dionisia
as Bishop

as Presidente Municipal

as Martin

as Ruben

as Doc

as Chato Aquilar

as Old Man

as The Mayor

as Amparita, the Mayor's Wife

as Don Paco de la Rosa

as Father Galvin
as Galarza
as Father Mauro

as Chapina

as Getsemani

as MP Agent

as Lucas

as Photographer

as Matias

as Chente

as Assailant No.1

as Assailant No.2

as Hueso

as Head Assailant

as Doctor
as El Presidente Municipal Gordo

as Hueso

as Mother Hada

as Chato Aguilar

as Tiburon

as Guaraura

as Dionisia's Friend

as Chato Aquilar's Wife

as Chato Baby's Godmother

as Chato Baby's Godfather

as Chato Baby

as Pleading MP

as Drug Friend No.1

as Drug Friend No.2

as Drug Friend No.3

as Drug Friend No. 4

as Drug Friend No. 5
Critic Reviews for The Crime of Padre Amaro
All Critics (83) | Top Critics (32) | Fresh (51) | Rotten (32) | DVD (7)
For all of the criticisms of the Church in El Crimen del Padre Amaro, Carrera is quick to defend the basic humanity of his characters.
It's not hard to see why Mexican audiences are lapping this up.

A lurid but timeless reminder that the bureaucracies and regulations of organized religion have nothing to do -- indeed are often at odds -- with living a God-ward life.
Nothing more than a stifling morality tale dressed up in peekaboo clothing.
The director Carlos Carrera, who is acceptably talented, keeps the story on track -- on its various tracks.
Lurid drama that goes to ridiculously great lengths to draw its sad and tawdry picture.
Audience Reviews for The Crime of Padre Amaro
Really good movie. Gael Garcia Bernal is a top of the line actor. This is a well made, well written, and well done film.
Super Reviewer
One of the most controversial films ever made

Super Reviewer
One of the most provocative, captivating and controversial films of the year. An 1875 novel by Portuguese writer Eca de Queiros is updated to modern Mexico, becoming a slick, well-acted melodrama. The film sparked controversy in Mexico for its portrayal of the Catholic church. Impressive.

Super Reviewer
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