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

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

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

Production

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 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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