The Monk

The Monk

94 mins | Drama | Nov. 2, 1972

Ambrosio (Franco Nero) 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.

The Monk

94 mins | Drama | Nov. 2, 1972

The Monk
Ambrosio (Franco Nero) 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.
IMDb rating 5.6
Producers
Original title Le moine
Directors Adonis Kyrou
Writers Adonis Kyrou, Matthew Lewis, Antonio Troiso, Jean-Claude Carrière, Luis Buñuel

Cast

Franco Nero

as Ambrosio

Nathalie Delon

as Mathilde

Nicol Williamson

as The Duke of Talamur

Nadja Tiller

as Elvira

Eliana De Santis

as Antonia

Denis Manuel

as The Great Inquisitor

Elisabeth Wiener

as Agnès