Priest Daens
Priest Daens (1992) is a history drama, directed by Stijn Coninx. It stars Jan Decleir and Gérard Desarthe. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 138-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.
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What Priest Daens Is About
In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes a few columns for the Catholic paper, and soon workers are listening and the powerful are in an uproar. He's expelled from the Catholic party, so he starts the Christian Democrats and is elected to Parliament. After Rome disciplines him, he must choose between two callings, as priest and as champion of workers. In subplots, a courageous young woman falls in love with a socialist and survives a shop foreman's rape; children die; prelates play billiards.
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What is Priest Daens about?
In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes a few columns for the Catholic paper, and soon workers are listening and the powerful are in an uproar.
Where can I watch Priest Daens?
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How long is Priest Daens?
Priest Daens runs for 138 minutes (2h 18m).
When did Priest Daens come out?
Priest Daens was released in 1992.
Who directed Priest Daens?
Priest Daens was directed by Stijn Coninx.
Who stars in Priest Daens?
Priest Daens stars Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas.
What is Priest Daens's rating?
Priest Daens holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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