Flavia the Heretic (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Flavia the Heretic is a drama and horror film directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi, running about 96 minutes. “She Launched A River of BLOOD” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a cult besieges her convent, a young nun goes with an army of Muslims to destroy the convent and kill who wronged her.
Who’s in it. Flavia the Heretic stars Florinda Bolkan as Flavia Gaetani, María Casares as Sister Agatha, Claudio Cassinelli as Abraham and Anthony Higgins as Ahmed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Flavia the Heretic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flavia the Heretic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flavia the Heretic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flavia the Heretic (1974)?
- In US, Flavia the Heretic is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flavia the Heretic worth watching?
- Flavia the Heretic holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flavia the Heretic?
- Flavia the Heretic stars Florinda Bolkan, María Casares, Claudio Cassinelli, Anthony Higgins and Spiros Focás.
- When was Flavia the Heretic released?
- Flavia the Heretic was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.