The Crime of Padre Amaro

Lead us not into temptation

Sent to Mexico to help take care of aging Father Benito, young Father Amaro faces a moral challenge when he meets a 16-year-old girl who he starts an affair with. Likewise, the girl's mother had been having an affair with Father Benito. Father Amaro must choose between a holy or sinful life.

Director

Carlos Carrera

Writers

Vicente Leñero, Eça de Queirós

Released

October 1, 2002

Language

Spanish