The Nun and the Torture (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1984, The Nun and the Torture is an action, drama and crime film directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Chief of Police Rui, a happily married man of principles, is in charge of investigating Joana, a teacher who's accused of political crimes. After some false starts, he manages to arrest her, but is startled to learn that she's also a nun. The revelation doesn't alter the natural course of events: he must torture her in order to obtain a confession, and gets increasingly attracted to her.
Who’s in it. The Nun and the Torture stars David Cardoso as Delegado Rui, Vera Gimenez as Joana, Sérgio Hingst and Cláudia Alencar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Nun and the Torture has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nun and the Torture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nun and the Torture tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nun and the Torture (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nun and the Torture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nun and the Torture worth watching?
- The Nun and the Torture holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nun and the Torture?
- The Nun and the Torture stars David Cardoso, Vera Gimenez, Sérgio Hingst, Cláudia Alencar and Sonia Garcia.
- When was The Nun and the Torture released?
- The Nun and the Torture was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.