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The Nun and the Torture (1984)

Original title: A Freira e a Tortura

1984-03-07 · 1h 25m · PT
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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.

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Ozualdo Ribeiro CandeiasDirector, WriterJorge AndradeWriter

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David CardosoDavid CardosoDelegado RuiVera GimenezVera GimenezJoanaSérgio HingstSérgio HingstCláudia AlencarCláudia AlencarSonia GarciaSonia GarciaDavid Cardoso Jr.David Cardoso Jr.James CardosoJames CardosoNatanael CoragemNatanael CoragemElizabeth De LuizElizabeth De LuizLígia de PaulaLígia de PaulaMilton DonaraMilton DonaraWilson SampsonWilson Sampson

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What is The Nun and the Torture 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.

How long is The Nun and the Torture?

The Nun and the Torture has a runtime of 85 minutes.