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The Monk (1972)

The Monk (1972)

Drama Horror
Release Date: 1972, November 2
Directors: Adonis Kyrou
Countries: Belgium, Germany, France, Italy
Production: Tritone Cinematografica, Maya Films, Studio Films, Comacico
Cast: Franco Nero, Nicol Williamson, Nathalie Delon, Roberto, Nadja Tiller, Elisabeth Wiener, Denis Manuel, Eliana De Santis

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

religion literary adaptation sexuality temptation monk devil monastery