The Monk

The Monk

1972
1h 34m
5.6

5.6/10

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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Tritone Cinematografica Maya Films Studio Films Comacico
Production Countries
Belgium France Germany Italy
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Original Title Le Moine
Release Date November 2, 1972
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0068960

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

Key Crew

Adonis Kyrou
Director
Adonis Kyrou
Writer
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Luis Buñuel
Screenplay
Henry Lange
Producer
Zack Norman
Executive Producer