

Saint Lucifer
1997-04-15 · 101 min · ★ 5.9
A conflict arises between the people of the town and the local priest when they have to decide how to represent certain biblical episode.
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- Directors
- Miguel Sabido
- Production companies
- Fondo de Fomento a la Calidad Cinematográfica, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Producciones Nuevo Sol S.A. de C.V.
- Countries
- Mexico
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ignacio López TarsoFather Leopoldo Santos Higareda
Arturo MercadoSecretary
Antonio MonroyOlegario
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