The Penitent
Synopsis
Tension between a jealous husband, his wife who's attracted to his friend and the friend is rising as their small, deeply catholic, Mexican village is deciding who will be Christ during the possibly dangerous reenactment of the Crucifixion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cliff Osmond
- Screenplay & Story
- Cliff Osmond
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Penitent
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Vista Organization, Ithaca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cliff Osmond
Cliff Osmond
Alex North
Robin Vidgeon
Department Leadership Roster
Cliff Osmond
Director
Cliff Osmond
Writer
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Penitent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Penitent about?
Tension between a jealous husband, his wife who's attracted to his friend and the friend is rising as their small, deeply catholic, Mexican village is deciding who will be Christ during the possibly dangerous reenactment of the Crucifixion.
Who directed The Penitent?
The Penitent was directed by Cliff Osmond.
Who stars in The Penitent?
The principal cast of The Penitent includes Raúl Juliá, Armand Assante, Martin LaSalle, Rona De Ricci, Julie Carmen.
When was The Penitent released and how long is it?
The Penitent was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Penitent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Penitent was composed by Alex North.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Penitent?
The Penitent holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).