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The Monk (1972)

Movie ★ 5.8 94 min

Drama Horror

Ambrosio is a monk who is sexually tempted by an emissary of the Devil, a young girl in monk's robes. After he has committed numerous crimes, it appears that he will be caught and punished by the Inquisition. Instead, he signs up on the Devil's team and wins his freedom.. and eventually, the papacy.

Adonis Kyrou Director Adonis Kyrou Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 2, 1972
Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt0068960
Country
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy
Language
English
Studio
Tritone Cinematografica, Maya Films, Studio Films, Comacico

Themes

Cast

Franco Nero Franco Nero Ambrosio Nathalie Delon Nathalie Delon Mathilde Nicol Williamson Nicol Williamson The Duke of Talamur Nadja Tiller Nadja Tiller Elvira Eliana De Santis Eliana De Santis Antonia Agnès Capri Agnès Capri Denis Manuel Denis Manuel The Great Inquisitor Maria Machado Maria Machado Philippe Clévenot Philippe Clévenot Louise Chevalier Louise Chevalier Laure Moutoussamy Laure Moutoussamy Armand Meffre Armand Meffre Elisabeth Wiener Elisabeth Wiener Agnès Roberto Roberto moine nain

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Monk about?
Ambrosio is a monk who is sexually tempted by an emissary of the Devil, a young girl in monk's robes. After he has committed numerous crimes, it appears that he will be caught and punished by the Inquisition. Instead, he signs up on the Devil's team and wins his freedom.. and eventually, the papacy.
Who directed The Monk?
The Monk was directed by Adonis Kyrou.
Who stars in The Monk?
The Monk stars Franco Nero, Nathalie Delon, Nicol Williamson, Nadja Tiller.
When was The Monk released?
The Monk is a 1972 drama, horror film.
Where can I watch The Monk?
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