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Magdalene (1988)

PG · 1988-11-25 · 1h 53m · EN
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A temptress A lover An outcast A sinner

Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, and while doing so, they fall in love. Mohr struggles with his feelings for her, versus his commitment to God. Meanwhile, the Prior, Mohr's superior, whose corrupt dealings with the Baron von Seidl are threatened by Mohr's integrity and honesty, works (unsuccessfully) to falsely accuse Mohr of sexual misconduct with Magdalene, and thereby remove him from office. Meanwhile, Mohr and local schoolteacher Franz Gruber compose the hymn "Silent Night".

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Monica TeuberDirector, Writer

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Steve BondSteve BondFather Joseph MohrNastassja KinskiNastassja KinskiMagdaleneDavid WarnerDavid WarnerBaron von SeidlGünter MeisnerGünter MeisnerPriorCyrus EliasCyrus EliasFranz GruberKatharina BöhmKatharina BöhmHelgaFerdy MayneFerdy MayneArchbishopFranco NeroFranco NeroJanzaAnthony QuayleAnthony QuayleFather NoesslerWilliam Carr HickeyWilliam Carr HickeyRudolfJanet ÅgrenJanet ÅgrenAnnaMax TidofMax TidofRobert

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PriestEx prostitute

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityPriest · Ex ProstituteMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference617708

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What is Magdalene about?

Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, and while doing so, they fall in love. Mohr struggles with his feelings for her, versus his commitment to God. Meanwhile, the Prior, Mohr's superior, whose corrupt dealings with the Baron von Seidl are threatened by Mohr's integrity and honesty, works (unsuccessfully) to falsely accuse Mohr of sexual misconduct with Magdalene, and thereby remove him from office. Meanwhile, Mohr and local schoolteacher Franz Gruber compose the hymn "Silent Night".

How long is Magdalene?

Magdalene has a runtime of 113 minutes.