David Morse plays Father John McNamee, a catholic priest who accepts a position at an inner-city church. The film begins with Father McNamee as he starts his new job and follows the priest ...
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Title: Diary of a City Priest (2001)
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| David Morse | ... | Father John McNamee | |
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Thomas Ryan | ... | Father Dave Hagan |
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Philip Goodwin | ... | St. Francis of Assisi |
| Ana Reeder | ... | St. Therese | |
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Robert Sella | ... | St. Malachy |
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Judy Bauerlein | ... | Sister Mary |
| Marylouise Burke | ... | Sister Grace | |
| Kate Kearney-Patch | ... | Ivey | |
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Zuri Alexander | ... | Cop (as Audrey Kelley) |
| Frank Bowman | ... | Crazed Man - Addict | |
| Tony Devon | ... | Ethan | |
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Nancy Ding | ... | Loving Couple |
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J.D. Jackson | ... | Kurt |
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Christopher Kadish | ||
| Doug Megson | ... | Young Father Dave Hagan | |
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David Morse plays Father John McNamee, a catholic priest who accepts a position at an inner-city church. The film begins with Father McNamee as he starts his new job and follows the priest through his struggles in adapting to his new surroundings. Based on a true story. Written by Anonymous
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The first time I watched it seemed slow. I thought it was professionally done, and David Morse, as always, was solid.
The second time around it was simply moving. It's worth the effort to slow yourself down, and empathize with David Morse's character.