The Nun and the Devil
Le monache di Sant'Arcangelo
“In the convent of St. Archangel, there is a struggle for lust & love.”
Synopsis
It's 1577. The Mother Superior at the convent of Archangel is seriously ill. The determined and calculating Mother Giulia plots to become the next Mother Superior. She receives tough competition from tormented lesbian Sister Chiara and the lusty Sister Carmela.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Domenico Paolella
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Cervi, Domenico Paolella
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Le monache di Sant'Arcangelo
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Jacques Leitienne, Splendida, P.A.C., Imp.Ex.Ci.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Domenico Paolella
Tonino Cervi, Domenico Paolella
Piero Piccioni
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Nino Baragli
Tonino Cervi
Department Leadership Roster
Domenico Paolella
Director
Tonino Cervi
Writer
Domenico Paolella
Writer
Tonino Cervi
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Giuseppe Ruzzolini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Italian Horror
Italian horror cinema: giallo, gothic, zombie, cannibal and beyond.
BD Release: 1971-1975
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nun and the Devil
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What is The Nun and the Devil about?
It's 1577. The Mother Superior at the convent of Archangel is seriously ill. The determined and calculating Mother Giulia plots to become the next Mother Superior. She receives tough competition from tormented lesbian Sister Chiara and the lusty Sister Carmela.
Who directed The Nun and the Devil?
The Nun and the Devil was directed by Domenico Paolella.
Who stars in The Nun and the Devil?
The principal cast of The Nun and the Devil includes Luc Merenda, Ornella Muti, Martine Brochard, Muriel Catalá, Claudia Gravy.
When was The Nun and the Devil released and how long is it?
The Nun and the Devil was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nun and the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nun and the Devil was composed by Piero Piccioni.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nun and the Devil?
The Nun and the Devil holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).