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The Monk

1h 34m1972Adonis Kyrou
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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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SexualityMonkReligionDevilMonasteryTemptationLiterary Adaptation

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What is The Monk (1972) 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.

Who stars in The Monk?

The Monk stars Franco Nero (Ambrosio), Nathalie Delon (Mathilde), Nicol Williamson (The Duke of Talamur), Nadja Tiller (Elvira), Eliana De Santis (Antonia). The film was directed by Adonis Kyrou.

How long is The Monk?

The Monk has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1972.

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