Priest
Priest

Movie·1995·1h 38m

Priest

In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.

Directed By

Antonia Bird

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

Written By

Jimmy McGovern

Producer

Mark Shivas, George Faber

Cinematography

Fred Tammes

Music

Andy Roberts

Themes

child abusesexual abusefaithconfessioncommunioncelibacyforbidden lovesinpriestreligionmoralitychurch

Production House

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
BBC Film
Miramax

Audience Score

62%

148 votes

Skip13%
Timepass30%
Go for it36%
Perfection21%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Linus Roache

Linus Roache

Father Greg Pilkington

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Father Matthew Thomas

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Graham

Cathy Tyson

Cathy Tyson

Maria Kerrigan

Lesley Sharp

Lesley Sharp

Mrs. Unsworth

Robert Pugh

Robert Pugh

Mr. Unsworth

Christine Tremarco

Christine Tremarco

Lisa Unsworth

James Ellis

James Ellis

Father Ellerton

Anthony Booth

Anthony Booth

Tommy

Paul Barber

Paul Barber

Charlie

Rio Fanning

Rio Fanning

Bishop

Bill Dean

Bill Dean

Altar Boy

Gilly Coman

Gilly Coman

Ellie Molloy

Fred Pearson

Fred Pearson

Patrick

Jimmy Gallagher

Mick Molloy

Matyelok Gibbs

Matyelok Gibbs

Housekeeper

John Bennett

John Bennett

Father Redstone

Mandy Walsh

Guest at Wake

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Crew

Jimmy McGovern

Jimmy McGovern

Writer

Antonia Bird

Antonia Bird

Director

Mark Shivas

Executive Producer

George Faber

Producer

Fred Tammes

Director of Photography

Andy Roberts

Original Music Composer

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