Monsignor
“Forgive me, Father for I have sinned. I have killed for my Country, I have stolen for my Church, I have loved a Woman, and I am a Priest.”
Synopsis
The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Monsignor (1982) Promo Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-22
Top Cast
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Christopher Reeve
Father John Flaherty
Geneviève Bujold
Clara
Fernando Rey
Cardinal Santoni
Jason Miller
Don Vito Appolini
Adolfo Celi
Cardinal Vinci
Leonardo Cimino
The Pope
Tomas Milian
Father Francisco
Robert Prosky
Bishop Walkman
Joe Pantoliano
Pvt. Joe Musso
Milena Vukotić
Sister Verna
Ian Danby
Lieutenant
Harrison Muller Jr.
2nd Soldier
David Mills
Major
Joe Cortese
Ludovico 'Lodo' Varese
Gregory Snegoff
1st Soldier
Joe Spinell
Bride's Father
Pamela Prati
1st Roman Girl
Ritza Brown
Maid of Honor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Abraham Polonsky, Wendell Mayes
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Monsignor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Abraham Polonsky, Wendell Mayes, Jack-Alain Léger
John Williams
Billy Williams
Peter E. Berger
David Niven Jr., Frank Yablans
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Director
Abraham Polonsky
Screenplay
Wendell Mayes
Screenplay
Peter E. Berger
Editor
David Niven Jr.
Producer
Billy Williams
Director of Photography
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
John DeCuir Jr.
Production Design
Frank Yablans
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
John DeCuir
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsignor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monsignor about?
The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.
Who directed Monsignor?
Monsignor was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Monsignor?
The principal cast of Monsignor includes Christopher Reeve, Geneviève Bujold, Fernando Rey, Jason Miller, Adolfo Celi.
When was Monsignor released and how long is it?
Monsignor was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsignor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsignor was composed by John Williams.
Is Monsignor based on a book or true story?
Monsignor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack-Alain Léger".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monsignor?
Monsignor holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).