The Monk (1972)
Overview : Ambrosio is a monk who is sexually tempted by an emissary of the Devil, a young girl in monk's robes. After he has committed numerous crimes, it appears that he will be caught and punished by the Inquisition. Instead, he signs up on the Devil's team and wins his freedom.. and eventually, the papacy.
Release Date : November 2, 1972
Runtime : 94m
Companies : Tritone Cinematografica, Maya Films, Studio Films, Comacico
Countries : Belgium, France, Germany, Italy
Keywords : sexuality, monk, religion, devil, monastery, temptation, literary adaptation