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Léon Morin, Priest

1961 · 118 min · Director: Jean-Pierre Melville

Léon Morin, Priest (1961) is a romance drama, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. It stars Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Paul Belmondo. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

Cast
Emmanuelle Riva Jean-Paul Belmondo Irène Tunc Nicole Mirel Gisèle Grimm Marco Behar

What Léon Morin, Priest Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Léon Morin, Priest?

Léon Morin, Priest is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Léon Morin, Priest?

Léon Morin, Priest runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did Léon Morin, Priest come out?

Léon Morin, Priest was released in 1961.

Who directed Léon Morin, Priest?

Léon Morin, Priest was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.

Who stars in Léon Morin, Priest?

Léon Morin, Priest stars Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Irène Tunc, Nicole Mirel.

What is Léon Morin, Priest's rating?

Léon Morin, Priest holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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