Léon Morin, Priest
Léon Morin, prêtre
Synopsis
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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Léon Morin, prêtre AKA Leon Morin, Priest (1961)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-08-28
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Emmanuelle Riva
Barny
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Léon Morin
Irène Tunc
Christine Sangredin
Nicole Mirel
Sabine Levy
Gisèle Grimm
Lucienne
Marco Behar
Edelman
Marc Eyraud
Anton
Monique Hennessy
Arlette
Edith Loria
Danielle Holdenberg
Monique Bertho
Marion
Nina Grégoire
Simone Vannier
Secretary
Lucienne Marchand
Secretary
Nelly Pitorre
Secretary
Ernest Varial
Director
Chantal Gozzi
Young France
Patricia Gozzi
Old France
Marielle Gozzi
Adult France
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Melville
- Screenplay & Story
- Béatrix Beck, Jean-Pierre Melville
- Original Score
- Martial Solal
- Original Title
- Léon Morin, prêtre
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Rome-Paris Films, Concordia Compagnia Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Melville
Béatrix Beck, Jean-Pierre Melville
Martial Solal
Henri Decaë
Jacqueline Meppiel
Carlo Ponti, Georges de Beauregard
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Melville
Director
Jacqueline Meppiel
Editor
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Jean-Pierre Melville
Writer
Georges de Beauregard
Producer
Martial Solal
Original Music Composer
Daniel Guéret
Production Design
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Léon Morin, Priest
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What is Léon Morin, Priest about?
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.
Who directed Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Who stars in Léon Morin, Priest?
The principal cast of Léon Morin, Priest includes Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Irène Tunc, Nicole Mirel, Gisèle Grimm.
When was Léon Morin, Priest released and how long is it?
Léon Morin, Priest was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Léon Morin, Priest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Léon Morin, Priest was composed by Martial Solal.
Is Léon Morin, Priest based on a book or true story?
Léon Morin, Priest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Béatrix Beck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).