O Crime Do Padre Amaro is a skintillating adaptation of the titular novel that has scandalized Portugal since its publication in 1875. The story centers on the sinful Padre Amaro (Jorge Corrula), who has a decidedly non-celibate affair with beautiful parishioner Amélia (Soraia Chaves). When Amélia gets knocked up, Padre Amaro arranges an abortion; when she dies as a result, the Padre uses the church to
