Overview

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.

Cast

Paul McGann, Sophie Ward, Isla Blair, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Freda Dowie, Laura Davenport, Sophie Linfield, Manuel de Blas

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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.

When was "The Monk" released?

The Monk was released in 1990.

Who stars in "The Monk"?

The cast includes Paul McGann, Sophie Ward, Isla Blair, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón.

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