The Monk (1972): Cast
The Monk is a 1972 drama horror film directed by Adonis Kyrou, starring Franco Nero as Ambrosio, Nicol Williamson and Elisabeth Wiener. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Adonis Kyrou
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tritone Cinematografica
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Monk About?
The premise of The Monk without spoilers.
Ambrosio, a monk, becomes the object of a diabolical seduction when a young girl disguised in monk’s robes, acting as the Devil’s emissary, tempts him sexually. After a series of crimes threatens his capture by the Inquisition, he betrays his vows, joins the Devil’s side, secures his freedom and ultimately ascends to the papacy.
The Monk Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- breasts
- female frontal nudity
- nipples
- lust
- devil
- inquisition
- black magic
- sorceress
- based on novel
- knife
- girl
- young
The Monk Cast & Characters
Franco Nero leads the cast as Ambrosio, with Nicol Williamson as The Duke of Talamur and Elisabeth Wiener as Agnès. Directed by Adonis Kyrou; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Adonis Kyrou
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Franco Nero as Ambrosio -
Nicol Williamson as The Duke of Talamur -
Elisabeth Wiener as Agnès - Nadja Tiller as Elvira
Also Starring in The Monk
· 10 more- Nathalie Delon Mathilde
- Denis Manuel The Great Inquisitor
- Roberto moine nain
- Louise Chevalier
- Philippe Clévenot
- Laure Moutoussamy
- Armand Meffre
- Eliana De Santis Antonia
- Maria Machado
- Agnès Capri
More from Adonis Kyrou
More films directed by Adonis Kyrou: Barbara and Her Furs, The Roundup and La Chevelure.
The Monk Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Der Mönch und die Frauen” and “Монахът”.
- Also known as
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- Der Mönch und die Frauen
- Монахът
- Il monaco
- El monje
- Монах
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The Monk FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Monk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Monk?
The Monk runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Monk released?
The Monk was released on November 2, 1972.
Who directed The Monk?
The Monk was directed by Adonis Kyrou.
More films by Adonis Kyrou Who is in the cast of The Monk?
The Monk stars Franco Nero as Ambrosio, Nicol Williamson as The Duke of Talamur and Elisabeth Wiener as Agnès, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Monk have a post-credit scene?
No. The Monk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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