Poster of The Penitent

The Penitent

Plot: The Penitent (1988) isn’t faith-affirming drama—it’s lurid exploitation mocking Catholic penitents. In a devout New Mexico/Mexico village reenacting Christ’s Passion (flagellation, crucifixion), jealous husband Ramon (Raúl Juliá) joins fanatical Penitentes while his virginal wife Celia falls for ex-con friend Juan (Armand Assante), sparking deadly love triangle amid rituals
Release Date: Friday, May 27 1988
38 years ago
Genres: Horror, Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Cast

Portrait of Raúl JuliáRaúl Juliá. Raúl Juliá was 48 in The Penitent as 'Ramon Guerola'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 09 1940 –
Died: Mon, Oct 24 1994
Portrait of Armand AssanteArmand Assante. Armand Assante was 38 in The Penitent as 'Juan Mateo'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 04 1949
Portrait of Martin LaSalleMartin LaSalle. Martin LaSalle was 53 in The Penitent as 'Miguel'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 19 1935 –
Died: Wed, Oct 17 2018
Portrait of Rona De RicciRona De Ricci. Rona De Ricci was 23 in The Penitent as 'Celia Guerola'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 15 1965 –
Died: Sat, Jun 20 2020
Portrait of Julie CarmenJulie Carmen. Julie Carmen was 34 in The Penitent as 'Corina'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 04 1954
Portrait of Demián BichirDemián Bichir. Demián Bichir was 24 in The Penitent as 'Roberto'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 01 1963
Portrait of Tina RomeroTina Romero. Tina Romero was 38 in The Penitent as 'Susana'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 14 1949
Portrait of Justo MartínezJusto Martínez. Justo Martínez was >> in The Penitent as 'Enfermero'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Fri, Sep 14 2012
Portrait of Enrique NoviEnrique Novi. Enrique Novi was >> in The Penitent as 'Jose'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Cliff OsmondCliff Osmond. Cliff Osmond was 51 in The Penitent as 'Director, Writer'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 26 1937 –
Died: Sat, Dec 22 2012
Portrait of Robin VidgeonRobin Vidgeon. Robin Vidgeon was 48 in The Penitent as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 12 1939
Portrait of Alex NorthAlex North. Alex North was 77 in The Penitent as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 04 1910 –
Died: Sun, Sep 08 1991