The Priest Lorenzo

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Released January 01, 1954

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Overview

A heart-warming and entertaining chronicle of Salesian priest Lorenzo Massa. His work in the Almagro neighborhood of Buenos Aires in the early 1900s led to the founding of San Lorenzo de Almagro, one of the best soccer clubs in Argentina. (Pope Francis, who grew up in this neighborhood in the 1940s, is a fan). Father Massa (Ángel Magaña), an athletic young priest, is sent to serve a working class community, where he initially faces indifference and hostility. Following the conventions of the Hollywood biopic, the film describes the characters and their plights with affection, and a dash of drama, as they are changed by the example of the priest.

Runtime

1h 29m


Origin Country

Spain


Original Language

Spanish


Original Title

El cura Lorenzo


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Argentina

Spoken Languages

  • Español (Spanish)

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    Producciones Horizontes

    Spain

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