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The Nun and the Torture (1984): Cast

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The Nun and the Torture is a 1984 crime drama directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias, starring Vera Gimenez as Joana, David Cardoso and Sérgio Hingst. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Nun and the Torture (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Crime , Action , Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Nun and the Torture About?

The premise of The Nun and the Torture without spoilers.

Chief of Police Rui, a happily married man of principle, leads the case against Joana, a schoolteacher accused of political crimes. After several false leads he arrests her, only to discover she is also a nun. The revelation does not spare her from torture to force a confession, and Rui finds his duty tangled with a growing attraction to her.

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Cast & crew

The Nun and the Torture Cast & Characters

Vera Gimenez leads the cast as Joana, with David Cardoso as Delegado Rui and Sérgio Hingst. Directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias; 35 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias

More films directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias: Cinemateca Brasileira, O Vigilante, Lady Vaselina and Manelão, o Caçador de Orelhas.

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The Nun and the Torture Also Known As

Also known as “弗莱雷和酷刑”.

Also known as
  • 弗莱雷和酷刑

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The Nun and the Torture FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Nun and the Torture, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Nun and the Torture?

The Nun and the Torture runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Nun and the Torture released?

The Nun and the Torture was released on March 7, 1984.

Who directed The Nun and the Torture?

The Nun and the Torture was directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.

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Who is in the cast of The Nun and the Torture?

The Nun and the Torture stars Vera Gimenez as Joana, David Cardoso as Delegado Rui and Sérgio Hingst, among 35 credited actors.

Does The Nun and the Torture have a post-credit scene?

No. The Nun and the Torture has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Nun and the Torture in?

The original language of The Nun and the Torture is Portuguese.

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