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The Penitent

May 27, 1988 1h 30m 6.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1988. The Penitent is a horror/drama film. directed by Cliff Osmond.

Starring Raúl Juliá, Armand Assante, and Martin LaSalle

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 27, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Mexico + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Vista Organization
  • Ithaca

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Penitent about?

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 possibl...

Who directed The Penitent?

The Penitent was directed by Cliff Osmond.

How long is The Penitent?

The Penitent has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Penitent released?

The Penitent was released on May 27, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Penitent?

The main cast of The Penitent includes Raúl Juliá, Armand Assante, Martin LaSalle, Rona De Ricci, Julie Carmen.