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7 Golden Monks (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1966, 7 Golden Monks is a comedy film directed by Marino Girolami, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Count Raimondo and his girlfriend Veronique return to Italy from Switzerland carrying with them a load of contraband cigarettes but, using the pretense of a kidnapping to cheat their supplier, they hide out in the convent run by his uncle Friar Hugh. In the same convent without anyone's knowledge, the bandit Lucky Marciano is also hiding out with a significant quantity of gold ingots stolen from the Swiss Federal Bank.

Who’s in it. 7 Golden Monks stars Raimondo Vianello as Conte Raimondo Vanzelli, Magda Konopka as Veronique, fidanzata del Conte, Marc Lawrence as Lucky Marciano, Capo da banda and Silvio Bagolini as Fra' Eutizio, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, 7 Golden Monks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 7 Golden Monks page.

If you liked it. Fans of 7 Golden Monks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 7 Golden Monks (1966)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 7 Golden Monks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 7 Golden Monks worth watching?
7 Golden Monks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 7 Golden Monks?
7 Golden Monks stars Raimondo Vianello, Magda Konopka, Marc Lawrence, Silvio Bagolini and Riccardo Billi.
When was 7 Golden Monks released?
7 Golden Monks was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.