
Priest(1995)
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.


“Killing a priest on a Sunday. That’ll be a good one.”
After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.

Brendan Gleeson
Father James Lavelle

Chris O'Dowd
Jack Brennan

Kelly Reilly
Fiona Lavelle

Aidan Gillen
Dr. Frank Harte

Dylan Moran
Michael Fitzgerald

Isaach de Bankolé
Simon

M. Emmet Walsh
The Writer

Marie-Josée Croze
Teresa

Domhnall Gleeson
Freddie Joyce

David Wilmot
Father Leary
Calvary is a drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of priest, ireland, recovering alcoholic, roman catholic church, confessional, death threat. Directed by John Michael McDonagh, it stars Brendan Gleeson, Chris O'Dowd, Kelly Reilly. After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.
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