The Penitent (film) explained

The Penitent
Director:	Cliff Osmond
Producer:	Michael Fitzgerald
Music:	Alex North
Cinematography:	Robin Vidgeon
Editing:	Peter Taylor
Distributor:	Cineworld Pictures
Runtime:	94 minutes
Country:	United States Mexico
Language:	English

The Penitent is a 1988 American-Mexican film and the directorial debut of Cliff Osmond.^[1] It stars Raul Julia and Armand Assante.^[2]

Plot

In a small, deeply religious New Mexican town where annually the crucifixion of Jesus is literally reenacted, a love triangle with tragic results develops between a troubled young wife Celia Guerola (Rona Freed), her husband Ramón Guerola (Raul Julia) and his handsome best friend Juan Mateo (Armand Assante).

Cast

• Raul Julia as Ramon Guerola
• Armand Assante as Juan Mateo
• Rona Freed as Celia Guerola (Credited as Rona de Ricci)
• Julie Carmen as Corina
• Lucy Reina as Margarita
• Eduardo Lopez Rojas as The Mayor
• Juana Molinero as Ramon's Mother
• Martin LaSalle as Miguel
• Tina Romero as Susana
• Demián Bichir as Roberto

Notes and References

1. News: Wilmington. Michael. Movie Reviews : 'The Penitent' Makes a Noble, Sensitive Attempt. 27 May 1988. Los Angeles Times. 29 August 2017.
2. News: James. Caryn. Review/Film; Crucifixion And Gore In 'Penitent'. 27 May 1988. The New York Times. 29 August 2017.