The Nun and the Devil (1973): Cast
The Nun and the Devil is a 1973 drama horror film directed by Domenico Paolella, starring Anne Heywood as Mother Giulia, Martine Brochard and Claudia Gravy. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Domenico Paolella
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Les Films Jacques Leitienne
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Nun and the Devil About?
The premise of The Nun and the Devil without spoilers.
Set in 1577 within the Saint Archangel convent, the community is torn by a clash of desire and ambition. The ailing Mother Superior’s impending death creates a power vacuum. Calculating Mother Giulia schemes to claim the role, but faces fierce rivalry from lesbian Sister Chiara and passionate Sister Carmela, both driven by forbidden desire.
The Nun and the Devil Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- lesbian
- convent
- lesbian sex
- lust
- fondling
- female full frontal nudity
- voyeur
- lesbian nun
- nunsploitation
- lesbian protagonist
- lesbian relationship
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- virginity
- nun
- attempted rape
- leg spreading
- female pubic hair
- nun's habit
- evil nun
- 1570s
- 1580s
- mother
- death
- power
- torture
- poisoned to death
- poison
- attempted murder
- young lovers
- execution
- mistaken for being gay
- mental illness
- naples italy
- female virginity
- women kissing each other
- man touches a woman's lips
- dragging a body along the floor
- footprints
- woman kissing another woman
- novice nun
- naughty
- aunt niece relationship
- climbing down knotted sheets
- forced into a convent
- bedridden
- nuns
- removing stocking
- dead body lying on ground
- female topless nudity
- sex in convent
The Nun and the Devil Cast & Characters
Anne Heywood leads the cast as Mother Giulia, with Martine Brochard as Chiara and Claudia Gravy as Carmela. Directed by Domenico Paolella; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Domenico Paolella
- Anne Heywood as Mother Giulia
- Martine Brochard as Chiara
- Claudia Gravy as Carmela
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Pier Paolo Capponi as Don Carlos
Also Starring in The Nun and the Devil
· 7 more- Ornella Muti Isabella
- Claudio Gora Cardinal d'Arezzo
- Luc Merenda Carafo
- Duilio Del Prete Pietro
- Maria Cumani Quasimodo Lavinia
- Gianluigi Chirizzi Fernando
- Muriel Catalá Agnes
The Nun and the Devil Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “The Nuns of Saint Archangel” and “Die Nonne von Verona”.
- Also known as
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- The Nuns of Saint Archangel
- Die Nonne von Verona
- As Freiras de Santo Arcângelo
- De nonnen van Sant Arcangelo
- Les religieuses du Saint Archange
- St. Arcangelon nunnat
- Escándalo en el convento
- A Monja e o Demônio
- Sisters of Satan
- 修道女ジュリアの告白/中世尼僧刑罰史
- Монахините от Сантарканджело
- 费罗纳的修女们
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The Nun and the Devil FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Nun and the Devil, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Nun and the Devil?
The Nun and the Devil runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Nun and the Devil released?
The Nun and the Devil was released on January 25, 1973.
Who directed The Nun and the Devil?
The Nun and the Devil was directed by Domenico Paolella.
More films by Domenico Paolella Who is in the cast of The Nun and the Devil?
The Nun and the Devil stars Anne Heywood as Mother Giulia, Martine Brochard as Chiara and Claudia Gravy as Carmela, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Nun and the Devil have a post-credit scene?
No. The Nun and the Devil has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Nun and the Devil in?
The original language of The Nun and the Devil is Italian.
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