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The Monk (1990)

Movie ★ 3.3 101 min

Drama Horror

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.

Francisco Lara Polop Writer Francisco Lara Polop Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 17, 1990
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0099609
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Paul McGann Paul McGann Father Lorenzo Rojas Sophie Ward Sophie Ward Matilde de la Venegas Isla Blair Isla Blair Mother Agueda Aitana Sánchez-Gijón Aitana Sánchez-Gijón Sister Ines Freda Dowie Freda Dowie Sister Ursula Laura Davenport Doña Elvira Dauphin Sophie Linfield Sophie Linfield Angela Dauphin Manuel de Blas Manuel de Blas Inquisitor Mark Elstob Ramon de Medeira Marina Saura Marina Saura Jacinta Luis Hostalot Luis Hostalot Captain Suzanne Bertish Suzanne Bertish Sister Mariana Pepa Sarsa Pepa Sarsa Sister Camila Fulgencio Saturno Father Pablo Gaspar Cano Antonio Manuel Pereiro Manuel Pereiro Prior Concha Hidalgo Concha Hidalgo Nun Luis Maluenda Spokesman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Monk about?
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.
Who directed The Monk?
The Monk was directed by Francisco Lara Polop.
Who stars in The Monk?
The Monk stars Paul McGann, Sophie Ward, Isla Blair, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón.
When was The Monk released?
The Monk is a 1990 drama, horror film.
Where can I watch The Monk?
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