The Priest(1978)
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The Priest Synopsis
Obsessed with fantasies of sex, Father Miguel seeks professional help through his church but they are not listening; thus leaving the Father in a dilemma; leaving the church or should he try, on his own, to surrender to these temptations?
The Priest (1978) is a drama film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, released on May 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Simón Andreu, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, Esperanza Roy and José Franco. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Eloy de la Iglesia
- Writers:
- Enrique Barreiro
- Producers:
- Carlos Goyanes, Óscar Guarido
- Cinematographer:
- Magí Torruella
- Composer:
- Carmelo Bernaola
- Production:
- Guión PC, Alborada PC
- Revenue:
- $302,553
- Status:
- Released
The Priest (1978) Trailer
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The Priest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simón Andreu
as Padre Miguel
Emilio Gutiérrez Caba
as Padre Luis
Esperanza Roy
as Irene
José Franco
as Padre Alfonso
Ramón Reparaz
as Padre Manuel
Queta Claver
as Madre del Padre Miguel
África Pratt
as Vicenta "Fanny"
José Vivó
as Obispo
Ramón Pons
as Padre Alberto
Fabián Conde
as Vicente
- Martín Garrido
Martín Garrido
- Emilio Soriano
Emilio Soriano
Key crew
Directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, written by Enrique Barreiro, produced by Carlos Goyanes and Óscar Guarido.
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The Priest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Priest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Priest online?
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The Priest (1978) is available to stream on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and FlixOlé. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Priest?
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The main cast of The Priest (1978) includes Simón Andreu, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, Esperanza Roy, José Franco and Ramón Reparaz. The film was directed by Eloy de la Iglesia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Priest released?
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The Priest was released on May 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Priest worth watching?
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The Priest (1978) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Priest?
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Yes. The official The Priest trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.