The Padre
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| Directed by | Jonathan Sobol |
| Screenplay by | Stephen Kunc[1] |
| Produced by | Nicholas Tabarrok |
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| Cinematography | Paul Sarossy |
Production company | Darius Films[1] |
| Distributed by | Tajj Media[1] |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Padre is a 2018 Canadian drama film directed by Jonathan Sobol, and starring Tim Roth, Nick Nolte and Luis Guzman.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]It tells the redemption tale of the Padre, a rehabilitated convict who is on the run from his dogged pursuer and father-in-law, a United States Marshal Nemes and his hired local police officer Gaspar in Colombia. A precocious teenager, Lena, is a stowaway with Padre who hopes to reach Minnesota. She blackmails and befriends him for joining his journey. The duo plans both a heist and getting away from vengeful Nemes.
Cast
[edit]- Tim Roth as The Padre
- Nick Nolte as Nemes
- Luis Guzmán as Gaspar
- Valeria Henríquez as Lena
Production
[edit]Principal photography began in March 2017 in Bogota, Colombia.[1] In November 2017, it was confirmed that Nolte completed all of his scenes.[4]
Reception
[edit]Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e N'Duka, Amanda (21 March 2017). "Tim Roth, Nick Nolte, & Luis Guzmán To Topline 'The Padre' From Darius Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ Brown, Brigid (August 2017). "First Look: 'Twin Peaks' Star Tim Roth Portrays Detective-Turned-Police Chief in 'Tin Star' Trailer". BBC America. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ Murray, Noel (27 September 2018). "Review: Nick Nolte, Tim Roth highlight wobby Colombia-set neo-noir 'The Padre'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Saval, Malina (20 November 2017). "Nick Nolte Reflects on What Acting's Meant for Him Ahead of Walk of Fame Honor". Variety. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ Kenny, Glenn (28 September 2018). "The Padre". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
