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The Monk (1972)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Adonis Kyrou
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    Ambrosio Franco Nero
  • Profile picture of Nathalie Delon
    Mathilde Nathalie Delon
  • Profile picture of Nicol Williamson
    The Duke of Talamur Nicol Williamson
  • Profile picture of Nadja Tiller
    Elvira Nadja Tiller
  • Profile picture of Eliana De Santis
    Antonia Eliana De Santis
  • Profile picture of Agnès Capri
    Agnès Capri
  • Profile picture of Denis Manuel
    The Great Inquisitor Denis Manuel
  • Profile picture of Maria Machado
    Maria Machado

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Keywords

  • sexuality
  • monk
  • religion
  • devil
  • monastery
  • temptation
  • literary adaptation