Movie

The Monk

★ 3.2(4)19901h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Francisco Lara Polop
Release date: 1990-01-17
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Spain
Studio: TV S.L.

About The Monk

The Monk is a 1990 movie in the Drama and Horror genres, directed by Francisco Lara Polop, starring Paul McGann, Sophie Ward and Isla Blair. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.2/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Monk in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Luis Hostalot

Captain

Suzanne Bertish

Sister Mariana

Themes & keywords

spanish inquisition

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Monk in Mexico?+

The Monk is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Monk on Netflix?+

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How long is The Monk?+

The Monk has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Monk?+

The Monk stars Paul McGann, Sophie Ward, Isla Blair, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón and Freda Dowie.

When did The Monk come out?+

The Monk is a 1990 movie directed by Francisco Lara Polop.

What genre is The Monk?+

The Monk is Drama and Horror film.

Who directed The Monk?+

The Monk was directed by Francisco Lara Polop.