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Behind Convent Walls (1978): Cast

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Behind Convent Walls is a 1978 drama directed by Walerian Borowczyk, starring Howard Ross as Rodrigo Landriani (as Howard Ross), Romano Puppo and Alessandro Partexano. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Behind Convent Walls (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Walerian Borowczyk
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
Studio
Lisa Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Behind Convent Walls About?

The premise of Behind Convent Walls without spoilers.

A zealous, handsome priest serves as confessor to a convent of women and urges the equally zealous abbess to tighten discipline with harsh regulations. Meanwhile a disturbed nun deliberately poisons herself and several other novices, creating a fresh scandal that church authorities quickly cover up.

Behind Convent Walls Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • nunsploitation
  • low budget film
  • based on novel
  • male rear nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • grindhouse film
  • cult film
  • steamy romance
  • naked female breasts
  • sex with nun
  • female pubic hair
+3 more
  • labia rear view
  • sex starved woman
  • blasphemy
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Cast & crew

Behind Convent Walls Cast & Characters

Howard Ross leads the cast as Rodrigo Landriani (as Howard Ross), with Romano Puppo and Alessandro Partexano as Silva. Directed by Walerian Borowczyk; 34 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Walerian Borowczyk

More films directed by Walerian Borowczyk: Immoral Tales (re-release), A Justified Treatment, Infernal Symphony and Love Rites.

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Videos

Behind Convent Walls Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Official Trailer [Dubbed]
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Details

Behind Convent Walls Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “修道院的故事” and “修女也疯狂色情版”.

Also known as
  • 修道院的故事
  • 修女也疯狂色情版
  • 修道女の悶え
  • Interior de un convento
  • Монастырские соблазны
  • Τα Απόκρυφα ενός Μοναστηριού
  • Intérieur d'un Couvent
  • Unmoralische Novizinnen
  • Egy kolostor belsejében
  • Atrás dos Muros do Convento

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FAQ

Behind Convent Walls FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Behind Convent Walls, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Behind Convent Walls?

Behind Convent Walls runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Behind Convent Walls released?

Behind Convent Walls was released on January 25, 1978.

Who directed Behind Convent Walls?

Behind Convent Walls was directed by Walerian Borowczyk.

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Who is in the cast of Behind Convent Walls?

Behind Convent Walls stars Howard Ross as Rodrigo Landriani (as Howard Ross), Romano Puppo and Alessandro Partexano as Silva, among 34 credited actors.

Does Behind Convent Walls have a post-credit scene?

No. Behind Convent Walls has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Behind Convent Walls in?

The original language of Behind Convent Walls is Italian.

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