Diary of a Country Priest (1951): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Name: Diary of a Country Priest
Director: Robert Bresson
Genre: Drama
Released: 1951
Duration: 115 min
Cast: Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel, Rachel Bérendt, Nicole Maurey

What Diary of a Country Priest Is About

An inexperienced, sickly priest shows up in the rural French community of Ambricourt, where he joins the community's clergy. But the locals don't take kindly to the priest, and his ascetic ways and unsociable demeanor make him an outcast. During Bible studies at the nearby girls school, he is continually mocked by his students. Then his attempt to intervene in a family feud backfires into a scandal. His failures, compounded with his declining health, begin to erode his faith.

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What is Diary of a Country Priest about?

An inexperienced, sickly priest shows up in the rural French community of Ambricourt, where he joins the community's clergy. But the locals don't take kindly to the priest, and his ascetic ways and unsociable demeanor make him an outcast.

Where can I watch Diary of a Country Priest?

Diary of a Country Priest is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Diary of a Country Priest?

Diary of a Country Priest runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did Diary of a Country Priest come out?

Diary of a Country Priest was released in 1951.

Who directed Diary of a Country Priest?

Diary of a Country Priest was directed by Robert Bresson.

Who stars in Diary of a Country Priest?

Diary of a Country Priest stars Claude Laydu, Jean Riveyre, Adrien Borel, Rachel Bérendt.

What is Diary of a Country Priest's rating?

Diary of a Country Priest holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.