Movie

Priest Daens

★ 7.1(66)19922h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Stijn Coninx
Release date: 1992-10-01
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Dérives Productions

About Priest Daens

Priest Daens is a 1992 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Stijn Coninx, starring Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe and Antje De Boeck. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 66 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Priest Daens in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes a few columns for the Catholic paper, and soon workers are listening and the powerful are in an uproar. He's expelled from the Catholic party, so he starts the Christian Democrats and is elected to Parliament. After Rome disciplines him, he must choose between two callings, as priest and as champion of workers. In subplots, a courageous young woman falls in love with a socialist and survives a shop foreman's rape; children die; prelates play billiards.

Cast

Jan Decleir

Adolf Daens

Gérard Desarthe

Charles Woeste

Antje De Boeck

Nette Scholliers

Michaël Pas

Jan De Meeter

Karel Baetens

Jefke

Julien Schoenaerts

Bisschop Stillemans

Wim Meuwissen

Pieter Daens

Brit Alen

Louise Daens

Johan Leysen

Schmitt

Linda van Dyck

Elizabeth Borremans

Idwig Stephane

Eugene Borremans

Jappe Claes

Ponnet

Themes & keywords

biographyindustrial revolution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Priest Daens in Mexico?+

Priest Daens is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Priest Daens on Netflix?+

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How long is Priest Daens?+

Priest Daens has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in Priest Daens?+

Priest Daens stars Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas and Karel Baetens.

When did Priest Daens come out?+

Priest Daens is a 1992 movie directed by Stijn Coninx.

What genre is Priest Daens?+

Priest Daens is Drama and History film.

Who directed Priest Daens?+

Priest Daens was directed by Stijn Coninx.