The Crime of Father Amaro

Overview

Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.

Created by Leonel Vieira

Top cast

José Condessa

Padre Amaro

Bárbara Branco

Amélia

Sérgio Praia

Padre Brito

José Raposo

Cónego Dias

Ana Guiomar

Samorinha

Filomena Gonçalves

Joaneira

Joaquim Nicolau

Padre Natário

Pedro Diogo

Tio Esguelhas

Sara Norte

Samorinha

Paulo Patrício

Vizinho

Diogo Martins

Padre Libaninho

Adérito Lopes

Lucinda Loureiro

Diana Lara

Antónia

Vânia Naia

Natália Luiza

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