Diary of a City Priest 23 years old

Sometimes the only true struggle is the one within.

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

Credits

Diary of a City Priest Cast

Name Character
David Morse He was 47, now 70 years old as Fr. John McNamee
Thomas Ryan He was 99, 68 years old when he died as Fr. Dave Hagan
Robert Sella as St. Malachy
Judy Bauerlein as Sister Mary
Ana Reeder as St. Therese
Philip Goodwin as St. Francis of Assisi
Marylouise Burke She was 59, now 83 years old as Sister Grace

Diary of a City Priest Crew

Name Department
Diane Heery as Casting. Production
Susan Shopmaker as Casting. Production
Matthew Levy as Music. Sound
Michael Pearlman as Cinematography. He was 28 (now 51) years old Crew
Ed Givnish as Producer. Production
Eugène Martin as Director. He was 85 (91) years old when He died Directing
Eugène Martin as Editor. He was 85 (91) years old when He died Editing
Eugène Martin as Producer. He was 85 (91) years old when He died Production
Juli Vizza as Editor. Editing
Mike Lemon as Casting. He was 49 (now 73) years old Production
John McNamee as Director. He was 59 (now 82) years old Directing
Diary of a City Priest (23 years)

Sometimes the only true struggle is the one within.

  • Release day: Friday, January 19, 2001
  • Runtime: 77 minutes