The Priest Lorenzo (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, The Priest Lorenzo is a drama film directed by Augusto César Vatteone, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A heart-warming and entertaining chronicle of Salesian priest Lorenzo Massa. His work in the Almagro neighborhood of Buenos Aires in the early 1900s led to the founding of San Lorenzo de Almagro, one of the best soccer clubs in Argentina. (Pope Francis, who grew up in this neighborhood in the 1940s, is a fan). Father Massa (Ángel Magaña), an athletic young priest, is sent to serve a working class community, where he initially faces indifference and hostility. Following the conventions of the Hollywood biopic, the film describes the characters and their plights with affection, and a dash of drama, as they are changed by the example of the priest.
Who’s in it. The Priest Lorenzo stars Ángel Magaña as Lorenzo, Tito Alonso, Arturo Arcari and Nelly Meden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Priest Lorenzo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Priest Lorenzo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Priest Lorenzo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Priest Lorenzo (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Priest Lorenzo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Priest Lorenzo worth watching?
- The Priest Lorenzo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Priest Lorenzo?
- The Priest Lorenzo stars Ángel Magaña, Tito Alonso, Arturo Arcari, Nelly Meden and Ricardo Greco.
- When was The Priest Lorenzo released?
- The Priest Lorenzo was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.