Léon Morin, Priest
Originally released in 1961. Léon Morin, Priest is a drama/romance film. directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Starring Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Paul Belmondo, and Irène Tunc
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (156 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Rome-Paris Films
- Concordia Compagnia Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Léon Morin, Priest about?
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.
Who directed Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
How long is Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Léon Morin, Priest released?
Léon Morin, Priest was released on September 22, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Léon Morin, Priest?
The main cast of Léon Morin, Priest includes Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Irène Tunc, Nicole Mirel, Gisèle Grimm.
Is Léon Morin, Priest worth watching?
Léon Morin, Priest has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 156 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.