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The Padre
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Wikipedia article
'The Padre' is a 2018 Canadian drama film directed by Jonathan Sobol and starring Tim Roth, Nick Nolte and Luis Guzman.
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
*Tim Roth as The Padre
*Nick Nolte as Nemes
*Luis Guzman as Gaspar
*Valeria Henrquez as Lena
Production
Principal photography began in March 2017 in Bogota, Colombia. In November 2017, it was confirmed that Nolte completed all of his scenes.
Reception
Glenn Kenny of RogerEbert.com awarded the film two stars.
References
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