The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002)

Lead us not into temptation 2002-10-01 Mexico 118 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Gael García Bernal is Padre Amaro
Sancho Gracia is Padre Benito Díaz
Padre Benito Díaz
Angélica Aragón is Augustina Sanjuanera
Augustina Sanjuanera
Gastón Melo is Martín
Damián Alcázar is Padre Natalio Pérez
Padre Natalio Pérez
Andrés Montiel is Rubén de la Rosa
Rubén de la Rosa
Pedro Armendáriz Jr. is El Presidente Municipal Gordo
El Presidente Municipal Gordo
Luisa Huertas is Dionisia
Blanca Loaria is Getsemaní
Getsemaní
Juan Ignacio Aranda is Chato Aguilar
Chato Aguilar