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The Monk (1972)

Original title: Le Moine

1972-11-02 · 1h 34m · FR
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Ambrosio is a monk who is sexually tempted by an emissary of the Devil, a young girl in monk's robes. After he has committed numerous crimes, it appears that he will be caught and punished by the Inquisition. Instead, he signs up on the Devil's team and wins his freedom.. and eventually, the papacy.

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Adonis KyrouDirector, Writer

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Franco NeroFranco NeroAmbrosioNathalie DelonNathalie DelonMathildeNicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonThe Duke of TalamurNadja TillerNadja TillerElviraEliana De SantisEliana De SantisAntoniaAgnès CapriAgnès CapriDenis ManuelDenis ManuelThe Great InquisitorMaria MachadoMaria MachadoPhilippe ClévenotPhilippe ClévenotLouise ChevalierLouise ChevalierLaure MoutoussamyLaure MoutoussamyArmand MeffreArmand Meffre

Keywords

ReligionDevilMonkLiterary adaptationSexualityTemptationMonastery

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Genre affinityDrama · HorrorTheme affinityReligion · Devil · MonkDialogue densityDramaDirector preference905808Actor preference244985 · 129476 · 24239Country preferenceBe

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What is The Monk about?

Ambrosio is a monk who is sexually tempted by an emissary of the Devil, a young girl in monk's robes. After he has committed numerous crimes, it appears that he will be caught and punished by the Inquisition. Instead, he signs up on the Devil's team and wins his freedom.. and eventually, the papacy.

How long is The Monk?

The Monk has a runtime of 94 minutes.