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Léon Morin, Priest (1961)

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Barny, although a Marxist, is intrigued by the mysteries of religion. In confession, she teases a priest, Léon Morin, but he is a young and intelligent man and ready to discuss anything.

Cast & Crew

Director
Jean-Pierre Melville
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    Barny Emmanuelle Riva
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    Léon Morin Jean-Paul Belmondo
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    Christine Sangredin Irène Tunc
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    Sabine Levy Nicole Mirel
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    Lucienne Gisèle Grimm
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    Edelman Marco Behar
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    Anton Marc Eyraud
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    Arlette Monique Hennessy

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