Léon Morin, Priest
1961, French. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
Barny, although a Marxist, is intrigued by the mysteries of religion. In confession, she teases a priest, Léon Morin, but he is a young and intelligent man and ready to discuss anything.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Léon Morin, Priest is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 22 September 1961
- Original title
- Léon Morin, prêtre
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Melville
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What Léon Morin, Priest is based on
Léon Morin, Priest is based on The Passionate Heart, a 1952 novel by Béatrix Beck, published by Éditions Gallimard.
Novel · 1952
The Passionate Heart
By Béatrix Beck
Published by Éditions Gallimard
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Léon Morin, Priest: quick answers
Is Léon Morin, Priest worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 173 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Léon Morin, Priest have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Léon Morin, Priest on?
Léon Morin, Priest is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Léon Morin, Priest?
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Who directed Léon Morin, Priest?
Léon Morin, Priest (1961) was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Irène Tunc.
What is Léon Morin, Priest based on?
Léon Morin, Priest is based on The Passionate Heart, a 1952 novel by Béatrix Beck, published by Éditions Gallimard.