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To Kill a Priest (1988)
Director: Agnieszka Holland
Cast: Christopher Lambert, Ed Harris, Joss Ackland, Tim Roth
Runtime117 min
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A young priest speaks out against the Communist regime in Poland and is killed for it.
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To Kill a Priest (1988), directed by Agnieszka Holland, is a critically acclaimed drama and thriller that explores the story of a young priest who speaks out against the Communist regime in Poland and is killed as a result. The film has been recognized for its powerful portrayal of the historical events and its thoughtful examination of religious and political themes.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Agnieszka Holland in 1988, 'To Kill a Priest' is a powerful drama that explores the risks and consequences faced by those who speak out against oppressive regimes, highlighted by compelling performances from a cast including Christopher Lambert and Ed Harris.
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To Kill a Priest is a 1988 drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland. The film tells a story based on the murder, under the Polish Communist regime, of the priest Jerzy Popiełuszko. It stars Christopher Lambert as a fictionalized version of Popiełuszko and Ed Harris as the secret police captain set to assassinate him.
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