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Priest is a British film of genre Drama directed by Antonia Bird released in USA on 24 march 1995 with Linus Roache

Priest (1995)

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Priest is a 1994 British drama film marking the debut of director Antonia Bird. The screenplay by Jimmy McGovern focuses on a Roman Catholic priest as he struggles with two issues that precipitate a crisis of faith.

Synopsis

Father Greg Pilkington, newly assigned to St. Mary's parish in inner-city Liverpool, is startled to discover Father Matthew Thomas is engaged in a sexual relationship with rectory housekeeper Maria Kerrigan. Moreover, Father Thomas is a left-wing radical and an outspoken proponent of Liberation Theology, leading him to constant clashes and bickering with the Bishop—who nevertheless appreciates his abilities.

Actors

Linus Roache

(Father Greg Pilkington)
Tom Wilkinson

(Father Matthew Thomas)
Robert Carlyle

(Graham)
Brad Dourif

(le vendeur ambulant)
Cathy Tyson

(Maria Kerrigan)
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