
Diary of a City Priest
“Sometimes the only true struggle is the one within.”
Synopsis
David Morse plays Father John McNamee, a catholic priest who accepts a position at an inner-city church. The film begins with Father McNamee as he starts his new job and follows the priest through his struggles in adapting to his new surroundings. Based on a true story
Top Cast
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January 19, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Martin, John McNamee
- Original Score
- Matthew Levy
- Original Title
- Diary of a City Priest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- City Story Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Martin, John McNamee
Matthew Levy
Juli Vizza, Eugene Martin
Eugene Martin, Ed Givnish
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Martin
Producer
Juli Vizza
Editor
Eugene Martin
Director
John McNamee
Director
Eugene Martin
Editor
Ed Givnish
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Diary of a City Priest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of a City Priest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diary of a City Priest about?
David Morse plays Father John McNamee, a catholic priest who accepts a position at an inner-city church. The film begins with Father McNamee as he starts his new job and follows the priest through his struggles in adapting to his new surroundings. Based on a true story
Who directed Diary of a City Priest?
Diary of a City Priest was directed by Eugene Martin, John McNamee.
Who stars in Diary of a City Priest?
The principal cast of Diary of a City Priest includes David Morse, Thomas Ryan, Philip Goodwin, Ana Reeder, Robert Sella.
When was Diary of a City Priest released and how long is it?
Diary of a City Priest was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Diary of a City Priest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of a City Priest was composed by Matthew Levy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of a City Priest?
Diary of a City Priest holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).
