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Léon Morin, Priest

1961-09-22 · 118 min · ★ 7.1

Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
Jean-Pierre Melville
Production companies
Rome-Paris Films, Concordia Compagnia Cinematografica
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Emmanuelle RivaEmmanuelle RivaBarny
Jean-Paul BelmondoJean-Paul BelmondoLéon Morin
Irène TuncIrène TuncChristine Sangredin
Nicole MirelNicole MirelSabine Levy
Gisèle GrimmGisèle GrimmLucienne
Marco BeharMarco BeharEdelman
Marc EyraudMarc EyraudAnton
Monique HennessyMonique HennessyArlette
Edith LoriaDanielle Holdenberg
Monique BerthoMarion
Nina Grégoire
Simone VannierSecretary
Lucienne MarchandSecretary
Nelly PitorreSecretary
Ernest VarialDirector
Chantal GozziChantal GozziYoung France
Patricia GozziPatricia GozziOld France
Marielle GozziAdult France
Cédric GrantAmerican Soldier
George LambertAmerican Soldier

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