The Monk (1990)
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.
Director: Francisco Lara Polop
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: January 17, 1990
Cast
- Paul McGann - Father Lorenzo Rojas
- Sophie Ward - Matilde de la Venegas
- Isla Blair - Mother Agueda
- Aitana Sánchez-Gijón - Sister Ines
- Freda Dowie - Sister Ursula
- Laura Davenport - Doña Elvira Dauphin
- Sophie Linfield - Angela Dauphin
- Manuel de Blas - Inquisitor
- Mark Elstob - Ramon de Medeira
- Marina Saura - Jacinta
Screenplay
Music: Antón García Abril
Cinematography: Ángel Luis Fernández
Editing: José Luis Matesanz
Production: TV S.L., Celtic Films Entertainment
Country: Spain, United Kingdom
Language: English, Latin
Original Language: en
Keywords
spanish inquisition
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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, Freda Dowie, Laura Davenport.
- How long is The Monk?
- The Monk has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Monk?
- The Monk is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Monk produced?
- The Monk was produced in Spain, United Kingdom.