The Penitent is a 1988 American-Mexican film and the directorial debut of Cliff Osmond.[1] It stars Raul Julia and Armand Assante.[2]

The Penitent
Directed byCliff Osmond
Written byCliff Osmond
Produced byMichael Fitzgerald
Starring
CinematographyRobin Vidgeon
Edited byPeter Taylor
Music byAlex North
Distributed byCineworld Pictures
Release date
  • May 27, 1988 (1988-05-27)
Running time
94 minutes
CountriesUnited States
Mexico
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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In a small, deeply religious New Mexican town where annually the crucifixion of Jesus is literally reenacted, a love triangle with tragic results develops between a troubled young wife Celia Guerola (Rona Freed), her husband Ramón Guerola (Raul Julia) and his handsome best friend Juan Mateo (Armand Assante).

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References

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  1. ^ Wilmington, Michael (27 May 1988). "Movie Reviews : 'The Penitent' Makes a Noble, Sensitive Attempt". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
  2. ^ James, Caryn (27 May 1988). "Review/Film; Crucifixion And Gore In 'Penitent'". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 August 2017.
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