The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter (1996)
A story of doomed love
In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.
Director: Walter Lima Jr.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: May 1, 1996
Cast
- Patricia Pillar - Amula
- Murilo Benício - Ambrosius
- Karina Barum - Benedicta
- Paul Dillon - Rochus
- José Lewgoy - Superior
- Rubens de Falco - Saltmaster
- Eduardo Conde - Hangman
- Charles Paraventi - Dominicus
- Flávio São Thiago - Joseph
- Eduardo Albergaria - Guide
Screenplay
- Ambrose Bierce (Original Story)
- Walter Lima Jr. (Screenplay)
- Toby Coe (Screenplay)
Music: Sandy Stein
Cinematography: Pedro Farkas
Editing: Eric Marin
Country: Brazil, United States of America
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Walter Lima Jr.
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter about?
- In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.
- Who directed The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter?
- The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter was directed by Walter Lima Jr..
- Who stars in The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter?
- The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter stars Patricia Pillar, Murilo Benício, Karina Barum, Paul Dillon, José Lewgoy, Rubens de Falco.
- How long is The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter?
- The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter?
- The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter is a Drama film.
- Where was The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter produced?
- The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter was produced in Brazil, United States of America.