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Priest

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Priest

Mar 24, 1995

1h 38m

★ 6.3

In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.

Overview

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

BBC Film

Priest Trailers

Cast

Linus Roache

Father Greg Pilkington

Linus Roache

Tom Wilkinson

Father Matthew Thomas

Tom Wilkinson

Robert Carlyle

Graham

Robert Carlyle

Cathy Tyson

Maria Kerrigan

Cathy Tyson

Lesley Sharp

Mrs. Unsworth

Lesley Sharp

Robert Pugh

Mr. Unsworth

Robert Pugh

Christine Tremarco

Lisa Unsworth

Christine Tremarco

James Ellis

Father Ellerton

James Ellis

Anthony Booth

Tommy

Anthony Booth

Paul Barber

Charlie

Paul Barber

Rio Fanning

Bishop

Rio Fanning

Bill Dean

Altar Boy

Bill Dean

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