The Padre
The Padre is a 2018 Canadian drama film directed by Jonathan Sobol and starring Tim Roth, Nick Nolte and Luis Guzman.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Jonathan Sobol |
| Produced by | Nicholas Tabarrok |
| Screenplay by | Stephen Kunc[1] |
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| Cinematography | Paul Sarossy |
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| Distributed by | Tajj Media[1][2] |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Plot
It tells the redemption tale of the Padre (Tim Roth), a rehabilitated convict who is on the run from his dogged pursuer and father-in-law, a United States Marshal Nemes (Nick Nolte) and his hired local police officer Gaspar (Luis Guzman) in Colombia. A precocious teenager, Lena (Valeria Henríquez), 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
- Tim Roth as The Padre
- Nick Nolte as Nemes
- Luis Guzman as Gaspar
- Valeria Henríquez as Lena
Production
Principal photography began in March 2017 in Bogota, Colombia.[1][2] 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
- 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.
- N'Duka, Amanda (21 March 2017). "Tim Roth, Nick Nolte, & Luis Guzmán To Topline 'The Padre' From Darius Films". Yahoo!. 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.
- 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.
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