The Penitent

May 27, 1988

1h 30m

★ 6.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Horror

Drama

Thriller

Crime

Production Companies

The Vista Organization

Ithaca

The Penitent Trailers

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Cast

Ramon Guerola

Raúl Juliá

Juan Mateo

Armand Assante

Miguel

Martin LaSalle

Celia Guerola

Rona De Ricci

Corina

Julie Carmen

Roberto

Demián Bichir

Susana

Tina Romero

Enfermero

Justo Martínez

Jose

Enrique Novi

He was born in humble obscurity, yet His family had to flee to save Him from a jealous ruler. He forgave sins, healed the sick and gave hope to the downhearted and oppressed, yet He was despised and rejected by many. He spoke the truth even when it was dangerous to do so. He willingly laid down His life and then rose again, conquering the power of death! It is the dramatic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of the last surviving apostle, John. Journey with Jesus and encounter His miracles, His astonishing teaching and His unsurpassed bravery. Discover the power and love of Jesus Christ and see why His followers risked all to carry His message to the ends of the earth.

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