The Novice
La novizia
Synopsis
A young man comes back to his provincial home town to visit his dying uncle who is being attended to by a night nurse and novice nun. Before long, the young man develops a deep longing for the young, beautiful nun.
Top Cast
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Gloria Guida
Maria, Sister Immacolata
Gino Milli
Vittorio
Femi Benussi
Nunziatina
Fiore Altoviti
Rodolfo
Beppe Loparco
Saretto
Maria Pia Conte
Franca
Pino Sciacqua
Medico
Vera Drudi
Agatha
Lionel Stander
Don Nini
Umberto Amambrini
Man in Church
Lina Franchi
Woman in House of Nunziata
Sofia Lusy
Old Prostitute
Anna Maria Perego
Woman in Church
Tonino Tommasi
Pharmacist (uncredited)
Luciano Zanussi
Singing Man in Church
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giuliano Biagetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuliano Biagetti, Giorgio Mariuzzo
- Original Score
- Berto Pisano
- Original Title
- La novizia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Bi-Pa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giuliano Biagetti
Giuliano Biagetti, Giorgio Mariuzzo
Berto Pisano
Franco Villa
Alberto Moriani
Enzo De Punta
Department Leadership Roster
Giuliano Biagetti
Director
Giuliano Biagetti
Writer
Giorgio Mariuzzo
Writer
Enzo De Punta
Producer
Tellino Tellini
Costume Design
Alberto Moriani
Editor
Franco Villa
Director of Photography
Berto Pisano
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Novice
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What is The Novice about?
A young man comes back to his provincial home town to visit his dying uncle who is being attended to by a night nurse and novice nun. Before long, the young man develops a deep longing for the young, beautiful nun.
Who directed The Novice?
The Novice was directed by Giuliano Biagetti.
Who stars in The Novice?
The principal cast of The Novice includes Gloria Guida, Gino Milli, Femi Benussi, Fiore Altoviti, Beppe Loparco.
When was The Novice released and how long is it?
The Novice was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Novice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Novice was composed by Berto Pisano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Novice?
The Novice holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).