Priest
"In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth."
Originally released in 1995. Priest is a drama/romance film. directed by Antonia Bird.
Starring Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, and Robert Carlyle
Synopsis
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (144 votes)
Box Office
$4.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Linus Roache
as Father Greg Pilkington
Tom Wilkinson
as Father Matthew Thomas
Robert Carlyle
as Graham
Cathy Tyson
as Maria Kerrigan
Lesley Sharp
as Mrs. Unsworth
Robert Pugh
as Mr. Unsworth
Christine Tremarco
as Lisa Unsworth
James Ellis
as Father Ellerton
Anthony Booth
as Tommy
Paul Barber
as Charlie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,176,932
Production Companies
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- BBC Film
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Priest about?
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
Who directed Priest?
Priest was directed by Antonia Bird.
How long is Priest?
Priest has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Priest released?
Priest was released on March 24, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Priest?
The main cast of Priest includes Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle, Cathy Tyson, Lesley Sharp.
Is Priest worth watching?
Priest has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.