Monsignor (1982): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Monsignor is a 1982 war drama directed by Frank Perry, starring Christopher Reeve as Father John Flaherty, Carolyn De Fonseca and Yanti Somer. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $12.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Frank Yablans Presentations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Monsignor About?
The premise of Monsignor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Father John Flaherty, a young American priest, wrestles with conscience as World War II erupts. To fund the Vatican he turns to the black market, stealing and even killing for his country. His vows are further tested when he falls in love with a French nun, confronting the clash of loving a woman, stealing for the Church, and his many sins.
Monsignor Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- italy
- catholic
- money
- breasts
- cigar smoking
- politics
- ceremony
- american occupation of italy
- vatican city
- monsignor
- female nudity
- world war two
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- rome italy
- business
- female star appears nude
- priest
- nun
- sicilian
- catholic priest
- catholic church
- pope
- black market
- helicopter
- expose
- crime boss
- vendetta
- dying
- novice
- betrayal
- childhood friend
- friend
- friendship
- deported american
- mafioso
- military
- deportation
- murder
- gun
- nazi
- chaplain
- ordination
- religion
- scandal
- gangster
- post world war two
- brooklyn new york city
- bishop
- wedding
- seduction
- mafia
Monsignor Cast & Characters
Christopher Reeve leads the cast as Father John Flaherty, with Carolyn De Fonseca as 1st Flaherty Secretary and Yanti Somer as 2nd Flaherty Secretary. Directed by Frank Perry; 40 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Perry
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Christopher Reeve as Father John Flaherty - Carolyn De Fonseca as 1st Flaherty Secretary
- Yanti Somer as 2nd Flaherty Secretary
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Joe Pantoliano as Pvt. Joe Musso
Also Starring in Monsignor
· 36 more- Geneviève Bujold Clara
- Fernando Rey Cardinal Santoni
- Adolfo Celi Cardinal Vinci
- Joe Spinell Bride's Father
- Robert Prosky Bishop Walkman
- Tom Felleghy Priest
- Paul Müller Priest
- Tomas Milian Father Francisco
- Mimmo Poli Sicilian Priest
- Milena Vukotić Sister Verna
- Franca Scagnetti Don Appolini's Maid
- Alfonso Giganti Cardinal
- Remo De Angelis 3rd Killer
- Jason Miller Don Vito Appolini
- Joe Cortese Ludovico 'Lodo' Varese
- Franco Angrisano Priest in Confessional
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- Gregory Snegoff 1st Soldier
- Leonardo Cimino The Pope
- Stefania D'Amario 3rd Roman Girl
- Amedeo Salamon Cardinal
- Antonio Marcolini Cardinal
- Harrison Muller Jr. 2nd Soldier
- Pamela Prati 1st Roman Girl
- Anny Papa 2nd Roman Girl
- Paolo Maria Scalondro Clerical Secretary
- Ritza Brown Maid of Honor
- Agnès Nobecourt 1st Postulant
- Giovanni Bonadonna 2nd Killer
- Lamberto Solfa Cardinal
- David Mills Major
- Ettore Mattia Pietro
- Elio Bonadonna 1st Killer
- Ian Danby Lieutenant
- Loredana Grappasonni Bride
- Michele Messina 1st Sicilian Guard
- Tracy Bonbrest 2nd Postulant
Monsignor Plot Summary
What happens in Monsignor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War II, the Vatican faces financial strain and looks for creative ways to keep its operations running. The mission falls to a young American priest with a rare talent for numbers: Father John Flaherty, [Christopher Reeve]. He enters the scene with a practical mindset and a willingness to bend rules if the end justifies the means. His first assignment, as a military chaplain, brings him to a dying soldier named Pvt. Joe Musso, [Joe Pantoliano], and to a moment that will redefine his path.
Full summary
The whole story of Monsignor, scene by scene
Monsignor Box Office
Monsignor grossed $12.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.4M
- US & Canada
- $12.4M
Monsignor Videos
2 videos: 2 clips.
- Clip Monsignor - Clip 1
Cars in Monsignor
1 car on screen: the 1942 Ford GPW.
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1942 Ford GPW
Monsignor Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Monsignore” and “Monseñor”.
- Also known as
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- Monsignore
- Monseñor
- 神与欲
- Monsenyor
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Monsignor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Monsignor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Monsignor?
Monsignor runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Monsignor released?
Monsignor was released on October 22, 1982.
Who directed Monsignor?
Monsignor was directed by Frank Perry.
More films by Frank Perry Who is in the cast of Monsignor?
Monsignor stars Christopher Reeve as Father John Flaherty, Carolyn De Fonseca as 1st Flaherty Secretary and Yanti Somer as 2nd Flaherty Secretary, among 40 credited actors.
How much did Monsignor make at the box office?
Monsignor grossed $12.4 million worldwide.
Does Monsignor have a post-credit scene?
No. Monsignor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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