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1. Silence (I) (2016)
R | 161 min | Drama, History
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano
Votes: 123,271 | Gross: $7.10M
2. Papillon (1973)
R | 151 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A French convict in the 1930s befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence in the South American penal colony on Devil's Island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon
Votes: 138,610 | Gross: $53.27M
3. The Keys of the Kingdom (1944)
Passed | 137 min | Drama, War
A young priest is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish.
Director: John M. Stahl | Stars: Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price, Rose Stradner
Votes: 3,101
4. Satan Never Sleeps (1962)
Approved | 125 min | Drama, History, War
During the Chinese Civil War of 1949, the Communists constantly harass the two priests of a remote Catholic mission outpost.
Directors: Leo McCarey, David W. Orton | Stars: William Holden, Clifton Webb, France Nuyen, Athene Seyler
Votes: 867
5. Indio 2 - La rivolta (1991)
R | 95 min | Action, Adventure
A corporation building a highway through the rainforest hires a gang of mercenaries to get rid of the local Indians, who don't want the highway built through their lands. The mercenaries ... See full summary »
Director: Antonio Margheriti | Stars: Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Frank Cuervo, Dirk Galuba, Tetchie Agbayani
Votes: 153
6. Ya bon les blancs (1988)
95 min | Comedy, Drama
The humanitarian aid expedition "Angeles Azules" (Blue Angels), comprising twelve Europeans and six trucks loaded with provisions to alleviate hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa, advances across ... See full summary »
Director: Marco Ferreri | Stars: Maruschka Detmers, Michele Placido, Juan Diego, Evelyne Pieiller
Votes: 207
7. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: Servant of All (2011 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, Biography
The extraordinary life and global impact of one of the 20th Century's most recognized Catholics -- and the only priest to ever win an Emmy -- are beautifully brought to life in this ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Salyers | Stars: Stanley Deptula, Marlene Brownett, Timothy Dolan, Yolanda Holliger
8. The Polish Missionaries (2019)
75 min | Documentary
A brave band of men and women - Polish priests and nuns - are determined to fight violence, poverty and disease and build a better life for people living in remote Papua New Guinea.
Director: Simon Target
9.
Branded (1965–1966)
Episode:
The Test
(1965)
22 min | Western
Jason befriends a missionary priest to the Comanche Nation. When the Comanche warriors demand a test of the pacifist priest's courage, Jason steps in to demonstrate a broader definition of courage.
Director: Leonard J. Horn | Stars: Chuck Connors, Jason Evers, Joe De Santis, Jay Silverheels
Votes: 50
10.
Directions (1960–1984)
Episode:
The Healer
(1973)
Drama, Family, Music
Director: Tom Cohen | Stars: Marcellino, Inocente Salazar
11.
Docs interdits (2011– )
Episode:
La France est Notre Patrie
(2015)
Documentary, History
Director: Rithy Panh
Votes: 33