The Little Priest
El padrecito
Synopsis
Young priest Father Sebastián is assigned to a parish in San Jeronimo el Alto, where he is not welcomed by the community, particularly the resident priest Father Damián. The newcomer gradually earns the trust of the people through humor, but firmly captures their hearts by saving the town fiesta by fighting a bull when the hired torero failed to show. Father Sebastián counsels the townspeople, lecturing them on their duties in a modern society. He used the collection plate to redistribute the town's wealth more evenly.
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Cantinflas
Padre Sebastián
Ángel Garasa
Padre Damían
Angelines Fernández
Sara
José Elías Moreno
Don Silvestre
Rosa María Vázquez
Susana
Rogelio Guerra
Marcos
Florencio Castelló
Don Nicanor
Jorge Russek
Matías
Arturo Castro 'Bigotón'
Nepomuceno
Gerardo del Castillo
Mujeriego
Armando Gutiérrez
Presidente municipal
José Luis Moreno
Joven
Alfonso Torres
Don Felipe
Mary Montiel
Novia de joven
Alberto Catalá
Droguero
Elodia Hernández
Mujer de Pueblo
Alberto Galán
Padre Juan José Romero
Cecilia Leger
Mujer de Pueblo
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Screenplay & Story
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Original Score
- Raúl Lavista
- Original Title
- El padrecito
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- POSA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miguel M. Delgado
Miguel M. Delgado, Fernando Galiana
Raúl Lavista
Rosalío Solano
Jorge Busto
Jacques Gelman
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel M. Delgado
Director
Raúl Lavista
Original Music Composer
Jorge Busto
Editor
Rosalío Solano
Director of Photography
Manuel Fontanals
Production Design
Miguel M. Delgado
Screenplay
Jacques Gelman
Producer
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What is The Little Priest about?
Young priest Father Sebastián is assigned to a parish in San Jeronimo el Alto, where he is not welcomed by the community, particularly the resident priest Father Damián. The newcomer gradually earns the trust of the people through humor, but firmly captures their hearts by saving the town fiesta by fighting a bull when the hired torero failed to show. Father Sebastián counsels the townspeople, lecturing them on their duties in a modern society. He used the collection plate to redistribute the town's wealth more evenly.
Who directed The Little Priest?
The Little Priest was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
Who stars in The Little Priest?
The principal cast of The Little Priest includes Cantinflas, Ángel Garasa, Angelines Fernández, José Elías Moreno, Rosa María Vázquez.
When was The Little Priest released and how long is it?
The Little Priest was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Priest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Priest was composed by Raúl Lavista.