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The Crime of Father Amaro

TV Series

The Crime of Father Amaro

4.4

2023

Synopsis

Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.

Created By

Leonel Vieira

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DramaCrime

religion

Cast & Crew

José Condessa

José Condessa

as Padre Amaro

Bárbara Branco

Bárbara Branco

as Amélia

Sérgio Praia

Sérgio Praia

as Padre Brito

José Raposo

José Raposo

as Cónego Dias

Ana Guiomar

Ana Guiomar

as Samorinha

Filomena Gonçalves

Filomena Gonçalves

as Joaneira

Joaquim Nicolau

Joaquim Nicolau

as Padre Natário

Pedro Diogo

Pedro Diogo

as Tio Esguelhas

Sara Norte

Sara Norte

as Samorinha

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