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Movie The Rerun: 1960s

Léon Morin, Priest

In Occupied France, a lapsed Catholic widow with a Jewish husband begins to argue about faith with a young priest and falls in love with him.

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In Occupied France, a lapsed Catholic widow with a Jewish husband begins to argue about faith with a young priest and falls in love with him.

Why watch Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, it stars Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Paul Belmondo, who was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor.

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Where can I watch Léon Morin, Priest?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Léon Morin, Priest in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is Léon Morin, Priest about?
In Occupied France, a lapsed Catholic widow with a Jewish husband begins to argue about faith with a young priest and falls in love with him.
Who is in the cast of Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest stars Volker Schlöndorff, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Howard Vernon, Emmanuelle Riva and André Badin.
Who directed Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
When did Léon Morin, Priest come out?
Léon Morin, Priest was released on 1 January 1961.
How long is Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest runs 130 minutes (2 h 10 min).

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