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The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

Movie"Lead us not into temptation"
Audience Score
66
Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 25th, 2002
Movie Budget:$1,800,000
Original Language:Spanish
Executive Producers:Laura Imperiale
Production Companies:Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Alameda Films, Cinecolor-México, Cinecolor-Argentina, Artcam y Fonds Sud Cinéma