The Penitent (1988)

05/27/1988 (MX) • 1h 30m

Horror, Drama, Thriller, Crime

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

crucifixion

religious film

passion play

christian propaganda

christian film

christian faith

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