United Kingdom / Aug 13, 1994 / 15 / Edinburgh International Film Festival
In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.
1h 38min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| James Ellis | Father Ellerton |
| Anthony Booth | Tommy |
| Paul Barber | Charlie |
| Rio Fanning | Bishop |
| Bill Dean | Altar Boy |
| Gilly Coman | Ellie Molloy |
| Fred Pearson | Patrick |
| Jimmy Gallagher | Mick Molloy |
| Matyelok Gibbs | Housekeeper |
| John Bennett | Father Redstone |
| Mandy Walsh | Guest at Wake |
| Mike Hayden | Guest at Wake |
| Ann Haydn-Edwards | Guest at Wake |
| Stephanie Roscoe | Guest at Wake |
| Valerie Lilley | Sister Kevin |
| Kevin Knapman | Boy at Beach |
| Jimmy Coleman | Funeral Director (as Jim R. Coleman) |
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| Kim Johnson | Mrs Gobshite |
| Keith Cole | Mr Gobshite |
| Giuseppe Murphy | Man in Lift |
| Adrian Luty | Jehovah's Witness |
| Bobby Martino | Bobby |
| Victoria Arnol | Girl in Confessional |
| Gareth Potsig | Boy Car Thief |
| Ray Williams | Boy with Stutter |
| Michael Ananins | Charge Sergeant |
| Mickey Jones | Reporter |
| Marsha Thomason | Nurse |
| Rupert Pearson | Man on Skateboard |
| Euan Blair | Tommy's Child |
| Charley Wilde | Tommy's Child |
| Mauricio Venegas | Chilean band leader |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Priest |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, BBC Film, Miramax |
| Official site | miramax.com |
| Release date | 24 marzo 1995 |
| Executive producer | Mark Shivas |
| Production | George Faber |
| Writer | Jimmy McGovern |
| Casting | Janet Goddard |
| Cinematography | Fred Tammes |
| Assistant directors | Antonia Bird |
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| Camera operators | Fred Tammes |
| Additional photography | Fred Tammes |
| Music | Andy Roberts, Mauricio Venegas, Kate Morath |
| Sound | Mauricio Venegas, Kate Morath, Andy Roberts |
| Costume design | Jill Taylor |
| Makeup | Jill Taylor |
| Hairstyling | Jill Taylor |
| Revenue | 4.176.932 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 12, 1994 / 18A / Toronto Film Festival
Sweden / Feb 07, 1995 / 15 / Göteborg Film Festival
Theatrical release
Sweden / Mar 24, 1995 / 15
United States / Mar 24, 1995 / R
Netherlands / Apr 20, 1995 / 12
Australia / Jun 08, 1995 / MA 15+
Physical media
Sweden / Feb 01, 1996 / 15 / VHS
United States / Sep 07, 1999 / R / DVD
Australia / Dec 16, 2004 / MA 15+ / DVD
Netherlands / Oct 05, 2011 / 12 / Blu-ray
TV
Netherlands / Dec 21, 2002 / 12 / Nederland 1
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