The Padre is a 2018 Canadian drama film directed by Jonathan Sobol, and starring Tim Roth, Nick Nolte and Luis Guzman.[1][2][3]

The Padre
Directed byJonathan Sobol
Screenplay byStephen Kunc[1]
Produced byNicholas Tabarrok
Starring
CinematographyPaul Sarossy
Production
company
Darius Films[1]
Distributed byTajj Media[1]
Release date
  • September 28, 2018 (2018-09-28)
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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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

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Production

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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

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Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars.[5]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Kenny, Glenn (28 September 2018). "The Padre". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
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