crucifixion,religious film,passion play,christian propaganda,christian film,christian faith

The Penitent (1988)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Cliff Osmond
  • Profile picture of Raúl Juliá
    Ramon Guerola Raúl Juliá
  • Profile picture of Armand Assante
    Juan Mateo Armand Assante
  • Profile picture of Martin LaSalle
    Miguel Martin LaSalle
  • Profile picture of Rona De Ricci
    Celia Guerola (as Rona Freed) Rona De Ricci
  • Profile picture of Julie Carmen
    Corina Julie Carmen

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Keywords

  • crucifixion
  • religious film
  • passion play
  • christian propaganda
  • christian film
  • christian faith