3.9Magdalene · 1988
Magdalene (1988) is a Romance / Drama film directed by Monica Teuber, starring Steve Bond, Nastassja Kinski, David Warner.
RomanceDrama
3.9Overview
Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, and while doing so, they fall in love. Mohr struggles with his feelings for her, versus his commitment to God. Meanwhile, the Prior, Mohr's superior, whose corrupt dealings with the Baron von Seidl are threatened by Mohr's integrity and honesty, works (unsuccessfully) to falsely accuse Mohr of sexual misconduct with Magdalene, and thereby remove him from office. Meanwhile, Mohr and local schoolteacher Franz Gruber compose the hymn "Silent Night".
Cast
Steve Bond, Nastassja Kinski, David Warner, Günter Meisner, Cyrus Elias, Katharina Böhm, Ferdy Mayne, Franco Nero
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What is "Magdalene" about?
Father Joseph Mohr, a newly appointed priest in the town of Oberndorf (near Salzburg), meets the beautiful prostitute Magdalene. He struggles to change her situation and make a new life for her, and while doing so, they fall in love. Mohr struggles with his feelings for her, versus his commitment to God. Meanwhile, the Prior, Mohr's superior, whose corrupt dealings with the Baron von Seidl are threatened by Mohr's integrity and honesty, works (unsuccessfully) to falsely accuse Mohr of sexual misconduct with Magdalene, and thereby remove him from office. Meanwhile, Mohr and local schoolteacher Franz Gruber compose the hymn "Silent Night".
When was "Magdalene" released?
Magdalene was released in 1988.
Who stars in "Magdalene"?
The cast includes Steve Bond, Nastassja Kinski, David Warner, Günter Meisner.
