The Crime of Padre Amaro

"The Crime of Padre Amaro" follows a young priest, Father Amaro, who is sent to Mexico to assist the elderly Father Benito. As Amaro confronts his faith and morality, he becomes involved in a secret affair with a 16-year-old girl, complicating his spiritual duties. Meanwhile, the girl's mother is engaged in an illicit relationship with Father Benito, adding layers of scandal and moral conflict. Father Amaro is ultimately forced to choose between a sacred and a sinful path.

Trivia:
1. "The Crime of Padre Amaro" was one of the highest-grossing Mexican films of its time and sparked intense controversy due to its critical portrayal of the Catholic Church.
2. The film is a remake of a 1945 Mexican movie with the same title, itself based on a 19th-century Portuguese novel by José Rodrigues Miguéis.
3. Filming took place primarily in Mexico City, and the production employed many local extras to authentically depict the community life surrounding the church.

Full Cast of The Crime of Padre Amaro