Priest Daens (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, Priest Daens is a drama and history film directed by Stijn Coninx, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes a few columns for the Catholic paper, and soon workers are listening and the powerful are in an uproar. He's expelled from the Catholic party, so he starts the Christian Democrats and is elected to Parliament. After Rome disciplines him, he must choose between two callings, as priest and as champion of workers. In subplots, a courageous young woman falls in love with a socialist and survives a shop foreman's rape; children die; prelates play billiards.
Who’s in it. Priest Daens stars Jan Decleir as Adolf Daens, Gérard Desarthe as Charles Woeste, Antje De Boeck as Nette Scholliers and Michaël Pas as Jan De Meeter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Priest Daens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Priest Daens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Priest Daens tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Priest Daens (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Priest Daens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Priest Daens worth watching?
- Priest Daens holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Priest Daens?
- Priest Daens stars Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas and Karel Baetens.
- When was Priest Daens released?
- Priest Daens was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.