Diary of a Country Priest(1951)
Journal d'un curé de campagne
A priest of humble origin, lost in the maze of worldiness
Diary of a Country Priest Synopsis
An inexperienced, sickly priest shows up in the rural French community of Ambricourt, where he joins the community's clergy. But the locals don't take kindly to the priest, and his ascetic ways and unsociable demeanor make him an outcast. During Bible studies at the nearby girls school, he is continually mocked by his students. Then his attempt to intervene in a family feud backfires into a scandal. His failures, compounded with his declining health, begin to erode his faith.
Diary of a Country Priest (1951) is a drama film directed by Robert Bresson, released on February 7, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel and Rachel Bérendt. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 291 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Bresson
- Writers:
- Georges Bernanos, Robert Bresson, Robert Bresson
- Cinematographer:
- Léonce-Henri Burel
- Composer:
- Jean-Jacques Grünenwald
- Production:
- UGC
- Status:
- Released
Diary of a Country Priest (1951) Trailer
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Diary of a Country Priest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claude Laydu
as Curé d'Ambricourt
Jean Riveyre
as Le Comte
Adrien Borel
as Priest of Torcy
Rachel Bérendt
as La Comtesse
Nicole Maurey
as Miss Louise
Nicole Ladmiral
as Chantal
Martine Lemaire
as Séraphita Dumontel
Antoine Balpêtré
as Dr. Delbende
Jean Danet
as Olivier
Gaston Séverin
as Canon
Yvette Etiévant
as Femme de Ménage
- Bernard Hubrenne
Bernard Hubrenne
as Prêtre Dufrety
Key crew
Directed by Robert Bresson, written by Georges Bernanos, Robert Bresson and Robert Bresson.
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Diary of a Country Priest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 291 ratings.
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Diary of a Country Priest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Diary of a Country Priest online?
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Diary of a Country Priest (1951) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Diary of a Country Priest?
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The main cast of Diary of a Country Priest (1951) includes Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel, Rachel Bérendt and Nicole Maurey. The film was directed by Robert Bresson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Diary of a Country Priest released?
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Diary of a Country Priest was released on February 7, 1951 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Diary of a Country Priest worth watching?
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Diary of a Country Priest (1951) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 291 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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