The Penitent
Directed byCliff Osmond
Written byCliff Osmond
Produced byMichael Fitzgerald
Starring
CinematographyRobin Vidgeon
Edited byPeter Taylor
Music byAlex North
Distributed byCineworld Pictures
Release date
May 27, 1988
Running time
94 minutes
CountriesUnited States
Mexico
LanguageEnglish

The Penitent is a 1988 American-Mexican film and the directorial debut of Cliff Osmond.[1] It stars Raul Julia and Armand Assante.[2]

Plot

In a small, deeply religious New Mexican town where annually the crucifixion of Jesus is literally reenacted, a love triangle with tragic results develops between a troubled young wife Celia Guerola (Rona Freed), her husband Ramón Guerola (Raul Julia) and his handsome best friend Juan Mateo (Armand Assante).

Cast

References

  1. Wilmington, Michael (27 May 1988). "Movie Reviews : 'The Penitent' Makes a Noble, Sensitive Attempt". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  2. James, Caryn (27 May 1988). "Review/Film; Crucifixion And Gore In 'Penitent'". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 August 2017.


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