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The Priest Lorenzo

1954 · 89 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Original Title El cura Lorenzo
Year 1954
Country Argentina
Genre Drama
Director Augusto César Vatteone
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The Priest Lorenzo is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1954. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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