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The Monk
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The Monk

1972-11-02 · 94 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Horror

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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Directors
Adonis Kyrou
Production companies
Tritone Cinematografica, Maya Films, Studio Films, Comacico
Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Franco NeroFranco NeroAmbrosio
Nathalie DelonNathalie DelonMathilde
Nicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonThe Duke of Talamur
Nadja TillerNadja TillerElvira
Eliana De SantisEliana De SantisAntonia
Agnès CapriAgnès Capri
Denis ManuelDenis ManuelThe Great Inquisitor
Maria MachadoMaria Machado
Philippe ClévenotPhilippe Clévenot
Louise ChevalierLouise Chevalier
Laure MoutoussamyLaure Moutoussamy
Armand MeffreArmand Meffre
Elisabeth WienerElisabeth WienerAgnès
RobertoRobertomoine nain

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