The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

96 mins | Drama | May 1, 1996

In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.

The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

96 mins | Drama | May 1, 1996

The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.
IMDb rating 6.0
Producers
Original title O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco
Directors Walter Lima Jr.
Writers Toby Coe, Ambrose Bierce, Walter Lima Jr.

Cast

Patricia Pillar

as Amula

Murilo Benício

as Ambrosius

Karina Barum

as Benedicta

Paul Dillon

as Rochus

José Lewgoy

as Superior

Rubens de Falco

as Saltmaster

Eduardo Conde

as Hangman

Charles Paraventi

as Dominicus

Maria Gladys

as Follen

Sulamith Yaari

as Follen

Amauri Guarilha

as Hanged Criminal