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The monk = El monje / script by Luis Bunuel, Jean-Claude Carriere ; dialogue, Antonio Troisio ; an Italo-French German production, Tritone Cinematografica, Maya Films Intercontinental, Production Comacico, Studio Films ; produced by Henry Lange ; directed by Ado Kyrou.
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Spanish
- Undetermined
- Subjects (All):
- Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818--Film adaptations.
- Lewis, M. G.
- Catholic Church--Drama.
- Catholic Church.
- Good and evil--Drama.
- Good and evil.
- Genre:
- Horror films
- Religious films.
- Film adaptations.
- Feature films.
- Motion pictures, Italian.
- Motion pictures, French.
- Motion pictures, German.
- Physical Description:
- videodisc (approximately 88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Other Title:
- Monje
- Also released in dubbed French under title: Moine
- Place of Publication:
- [Barcelona] : La Casa del Cine Para Todos, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English or Spanish dialogue; optional subtitles in Spanish.
- System Details:
- DVD, PAL, all regions; widescreen (1.66:1) presentation; stereo.
- Summary:
- Ambrosio es un monje tentado por un enviado del Diablo en forma de mujer y que lucha por mantener su voto de castidad. Cuando cae en la tentación es capturado por la Inquisición para ser torturado.
- "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 with the Devil's team and wins his freedom... and eventually the papacy"--Amazon Prime Video website
- Participant:
- Franco Nero, Nathalie Delon, Nicol Williamson, Nadia Tiller.
- Credits:
- Director of photography, Sacha Vierny; music, Piero Piccioni.
- Notes:
- Videodisc release of the motion picture produced in 1972.
- Stated duration of film on container is approximately 95 minutes. These two versions are 88 min (English version) and 89 min. (Spanish version)
- Based on The monk / by Matthew Gregory Lewis.
- Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián (1969)
- OCLC:
- 1454132407
- Publisher Number:
- 8436554232437
- MS1891 La casa del cine para todos
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