Priest (1994 film)

Priest
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAntonia Bird
Written byJimmy McGovern
Produced byGeorge Faber
Josephine Ward
Starring
CinematographyFred Tammes
Edited bySusan Spivey
Music byAndy Roberts
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • August 1994 (1994-08) (Edinburgh International Film Festival)
  • 12 September 1994 (1994-09-12) (Toronto International Film Festival)
  • 17 March 1995 (1995-03-17) (United Kingdom)
Running time
  • 105 minutes (UK)
  • 98 minutes (US)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office$4.2 million

Priest is a 1994 British drama film directed by Antonia Bird. The screenplay by Jimmy McGovern concerns a Roman Catholic priest (Linus Roache) as he struggles with two difficulties that precipitate a crisis of faith. The film's release was controversial and received condemnation from the Church.

  1. ^ "Priest (1995)". BBFC. Retrieved 6 May 2023.