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Priest

  • 20112011
  • 12A12A
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Paul Bettany in Priest (2011)
A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece.
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A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece.A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece.A priest disobeys church law to track down the vampires who kidnapped his niece.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
119K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,338
993
  • Director
    • Scott Stewart
  • Writers
    • Cory Goodman
    • Min-Woo Hyung(graphic novel series "Priest")
  • Stars
    • Paul Bettany
    • Cam Gigandet
    • Maggie Q
Top credits
  • Director
    • Scott Stewart
  • Writers
    • Cory Goodman
    • Min-Woo Hyung(graphic novel series "Priest")
  • Stars
    • Paul Bettany
    • Cam Gigandet
    • Maggie Q
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 305User reviews
    • 203Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany
    • Priestas Priest
    Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet
    • Hicksas Hicks
    Maggie Q
    Maggie Q
    • Priestessas Priestess
    Karl Urban
    Karl Urban
    • Black Hatas Black Hat
    Lily Collins
    Lily Collins
    • Lucy Paceas Lucy Pace
    Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif
    • Salesmanas Salesman
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • Owen Paceas Owen Pace
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Monsignor Orelasas Monsignor Orelas
    Alan Dale
    Alan Dale
    • Monsignor Chamberlainas Monsignor Chamberlain
    Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick
    • Shannon Paceas Shannon Pace
    Jacob Hopkins
    Jacob Hopkins
    • Boyas Boy
    Dave Florek
    • Crockeras Crocker
    Joel Polinsky
    • Dr. Tomlinas Dr. Tomlin
    Josh Wingate
    Josh Wingate
    • Familiaras Familiar
    Jon Braver
    Jon Braver
    • Familiaras Familiar
    Casey Pieretti
    Casey Pieretti
    • Familiaras Familiar
    Theo Kypri
    Theo Kypri
    • Familiaras Familiar
    John Griffin
    John Griffin
    • Familiaras Familiar
    • Director
      • Scott Stewart
    • Writers
      • Cory Goodman
      • Min-Woo Hyung(graphic novel series "Priest")
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    PRIEST, a post-apocalyptic action thriller, is set in an alternative world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in dystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on a quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece's boyfriend, a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. —Screen Gems
    vampirepriestchurchwarriorvampire hunter297 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Vampire Killer
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 12A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The animated opening was a compromise solution, since the studios had no interest in going over budget for a live-action version of the centuries-long battle of humans against vampires, so the scene was done by animation which was much cheaper to realize.
    • Goofs
      In many scenes, the cross on Priest's face, which is supposed to be a tattoo, is wiped off from the end of his nose and reappears as a full cross. One of the most noticeable moments in a short time span is at the Nightshade Reservation. Priest has one of the familiars pinned to the ground and when the camera focuses on his face, the end of the cross has been wiped off. Camera switches back to the familiar who points to the sky and when Priest turns to face the sun, the cross is fully drawn on again.
    • Quotes

      Black Hat: The church teaches us that the eyes are the windows to the soul. And that since vampire evolved without eyes, it is a soulless creature, to be eradicated. And I have seen the soul of the vampire, and let me tell you that it is far more pure than that of any man. Now you ask me what I am. I am the bringer of the tide. I am the wave that will wash clean this unclean world. And you, and your Priest, will help me do it.

    • Crazy credits
      When the Screen Gems opening logo is completed, it cuts to the opening scene.
    • Alternate versions
      In the USA the cut Theatrical Version is MPAA PG-13 rated and BBFC 12A rated in the UK; the film was toned down by small edits to reduce noise of blows and to reduce blood. There is also an Unrated Version and is rated 12 by the BBFC and is the version that features on all home media.
    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: Priest (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Mozart: 3. Sequentia: Tuba mirum (Requiem in D minor, K. 626)
      Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (as Mozart)
      Performed by The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (as The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields) - Conductor Neville Marriner (as Sir Neville Marriner)
      Courtesy of Decca Music Group Limited under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews305

    Review
    Top review
    good job
    dark, dramatic, decent mixture of religion, vampires, not bad acting, impressive fight scenes and special effects. and, maybe more important, a realistic story, the presence of Paul Bettany and Urban being useful ingredients for a film who gives the expected scenes, emotion and fascination.
    helpful•8
    3
    • Kirpianuscus
    • Aug 21, 2017

    FAQ6

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    • Is 'Priest' based on a book?
    • Where is 'Priest' set?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Giáo Sĩ
    • Filming locations
      • El Mirage Dry Lake, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Michael De Luca Productions
      • Stars Road Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,137,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,953,664
      • May 15, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $78,309,505
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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