The Nun and the Torture (1984)
Chief of Police Rui, a happily married man of principles, is in charge of investigating Joana, a teacher who's accused of political crimes. After some false starts, he manages to arrest her, but is startled to learn that she's also a nun. The revelation doesn't alter the natural course of events: he must torture her in order to obtain a confession, and gets increasingly attracted to her.
Director: Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 7, 1984
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Jair Garcia Duarte
Production: Dacar Produções Cinematográficas
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nun and the Torture about?
- Chief of Police Rui, a happily married man of principles, is in charge of investigating Joana, a teacher who's accused of political crimes. After some false starts, he manages to arrest her, but is startled to learn that she's also a nun. The revelation doesn't alter the natural course of events: he must torture her in order to obtain a confession, and gets increasingly attracted to her.
- Who directed The Nun and the Torture?
- The Nun and the Torture was directed by Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias.
- Who stars in The Nun and the Torture?
- The Nun and the Torture stars David Cardoso, Vera Gimenez, Sérgio Hingst, Cláudia Alencar, Sonia Garcia, Eddio Smanio.
- How long is The Nun and the Torture?
- The Nun and the Torture has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Nun and the Torture?
- The Nun and the Torture is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Nun and the Torture produced?
- The Nun and the Torture was produced in Brazil.