Priest
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
Critics Sentiment
Lisa approaches Greg for communion showing forgiveness and acceptance
Father Greg is arrested and his sexuality exposed
The film's most dramatic shift occurs from Greg's arrest and public disgrace (4.2) to the transcendent communion scene with Lisa (9.2), representing a journey from complete condemnation to profound forgiveness.
Priest follows a steady dramatic arc from idealistic beginnings through mounting moral conflicts to devastating public exposure and community rejection. The film reaches its emotional nadir with Greg's arrest and suicide attempt, before culminating in one of cinema's most powerful endings where the abused girl offers communion and forgiveness. Critics consistently praise the performances and controversial themes while being moved to tears by the final communion scene.
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Linus Roache
Father Greg Pilkington
Tom Wilkinson
Father Matthew Thomas
Robert Carlyle
Graham
Cathy Tyson
Maria Kerrigan
Lesley Sharp
Mrs. Unsworth
Robert Pugh
Mr. Unsworth
Christine Tremarco
Lisa Unsworth
James Ellis
Father Ellerton
Anthony Booth
Tommy
Paul Barber
Charlie
Rio Fanning
Bishop
Bill Dean
Altar Boy
Gilly Coman
Ellie Molloy
Fred Pearson
Patrick
Jimmy Gallagher
Mick Molloy
Matyelok Gibbs
Housekeeper
John Bennett
Father Redstone
Mandy Walsh
Guest at Wake
Mike Hayden
Guest at Wake
Ann Haydn-Edwards
Guest at Wake
Crew
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