The Monk(1972)
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The Monk Synopsis
Ambrosio is a monk who is sexually tempted by an emissary of the Devil, a young girl in monk's robes. After he has committed numerous crimes, it appears that he will be caught and punished by the Inquisition. Instead, he signs up on the Devil's team and wins his freedom.. and eventually, the papacy.
The Monk (1972) is a drama and horror film directed by Adonis Kyrou, released on November 2, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Franco Nero, Nathalie Delon, Nicol Williamson and Nadja Tiller. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Adonis Kyrou
- Writers:
- Matthew Lewis, Adonis Kyrou, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Producers:
- Henry Lange
- Cinematographer:
- Sacha Vierny
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Tritone Cinematografica, Maya Films, Studio Films, Comacico
- Status:
- Released
The Monk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Franco Nero
as Ambrosio
Nathalie Delon
as Mathilde
Nicol Williamson
as The Duke of Talamur
Nadja Tiller
as Elvira
Eliana De Santis
as Antonia
Agnès Capri
Denis Manuel
as The Great Inquisitor
Maria Machado
Philippe Clévenot
Louise Chevalier
Laure Moutoussamy
Armand Meffre
Key crew
Directed by Adonis Kyrou, written by Matthew Lewis, Adonis Kyrou and Jean-Claude Carrière, produced by Henry Lange.
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The Monk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Monk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Monk online?
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The Monk (1972) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Monk?
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The main cast of The Monk (1972) includes Franco Nero, Nathalie Delon, Nicol Williamson, Nadja Tiller and Eliana De Santis. The film was directed by Adonis Kyrou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Monk released?
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The Monk was released on November 2, 1972 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Monk worth watching?
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The Monk (1972) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.