The Monk (movie)

The Monk (movie)

  • User score: 2
  • Production country: Spain, United Kingdom
  • Producer: Francisco Lara Polop
  • Production companies: TV S.L., Celtic Films Entertainment
  • Genre: Drama, Horror
  • Release date: 1/17/1990
  • Run time: 101 min.

Movie description

In Madrid at the time of the Inquisition, the monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. But when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions begin to show themselves, and he is soon using the girl, and her powers, in his lust for more innocent prey.

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Paul McGann

Paul McGann

Role(s): Father Lorenzo Rojas

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Sophie Ward

Sophie Ward

Role(s): Matilde de la Venegas

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Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Role(s): Mother Agueda

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Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Role(s): Sister Ines

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Freda Dowie

Freda Dowie

Role(s): Sister Ursula

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