The Penitent(1988)
The Penitent Synopsis
Tension between a jealous husband, his wife who's attracted to his friend and the friend is rising as their small, deeply catholic, Mexican village is deciding who will be Christ during the possibly dangerous reenactment of the Crucifixion.
The Penitent (1988) is a horror, drama, thriller and crime film directed by Cliff Osmond, released on May 27, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Raúl Juliá, Armand Assante, Martin LaSalle and Rona De Ricci. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Cliff Osmond
- Writers:
- Cliff Osmond
- Cinematographer:
- Robin Vidgeon
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- The Vista Organization, Ithaca
- Status:
- Released
The Penitent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raúl Juliá
as Ramon Guerola
Armand Assante
as Juan Mateo
Martin LaSalle
as Miguel
- Rona De Ricci
Rona De Ricci
as Celia Guerola
Julie Carmen
as Corina
Demián Bichir
as Roberto
Tina Romero
as Susana
Justo Martínez
as Enfermero
Enrique Novi
as Jose
Key crew
Directed by Cliff Osmond, written by Cliff Osmond.
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The Penitent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Penitent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Penitent online?
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Who stars in The Penitent?
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The main cast of The Penitent (1988) includes Raúl Juliá, Armand Assante, Martin LaSalle, Rona De Ricci and Julie Carmen. The film was directed by Cliff Osmond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Penitent released?
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The Penitent was released on May 27, 1988 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Penitent worth watching?
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The Penitent (1988) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.