The Priest and the Girl
O Padre e a Moça
“No one can stop those two, that dark love in white lace.”
Synopsis
In a small town in Minas Gerais, the arrival of a young priest causes a commotion in the conservative atmosphere of the place, aggravated by the sudden attraction this priest feels for a beautiful girl. This forbidden love affair soon turns into an unbridled passion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Screenplay & Story
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Original Score
- Guerra Peixe, Carlos Lyra
- Original Title
- O Padre e a Moça
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- J.P.A. Filmes, Difilm, Filmes do Triângulo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Carlos Lyra, Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Guerra Peixe, Carlos Lyra
Mário Carneiro
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Eduardo Escorel
Luiz Carlos Barreto, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Raimundo Higino
Department Leadership Roster
Mário Carneiro
Director of Photography
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Director
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Producer
Raimundo Higino
Producer
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Editor
Eduardo Escorel
Editor
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Priest and the Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Priest and the Girl about?
In a small town in Minas Gerais, the arrival of a young priest causes a commotion in the conservative atmosphere of the place, aggravated by the sudden attraction this priest feels for a beautiful girl. This forbidden love affair soon turns into an unbridled passion.
Who directed The Priest and the Girl?
The Priest and the Girl was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
Who stars in The Priest and the Girl?
The principal cast of The Priest and the Girl includes Helena Ignez, Paulo José, Fauzi Arap, Mário Lago, Rosa Sandrini.
When was The Priest and the Girl released and how long is it?
The Priest and the Girl was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Priest and the Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Priest and the Girl was composed by Guerra Peixe, Carlos Lyra.