
The Devil a Monk Would Be
Synopsis
A community of monks decides to solve its financial predicament through the sale of a potent cure for rheumatism made from rare herbs and one hundred per cent proof alcohol.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Luke, Alphonse Daudet
- Original Score
- Max Harris
- Original Title
- The Devil a Monk Would Be
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
Peter Luke, Alphonse Daudet
Max Harris
Geoffrey Botterill
Lionel Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Waris Hussein
Director
Peter Luke
Writer
Lionel Harris
Producer
Max Harris
Original Music Composer
Norman James
Production Design
Geoffrey Botterill
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil a Monk Would Be
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil a Monk Would Be about?
A community of monks decides to solve its financial predicament through the sale of a potent cure for rheumatism made from rare herbs and one hundred per cent proof alcohol.
Who directed The Devil a Monk Would Be?
The Devil a Monk Would Be was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in The Devil a Monk Would Be?
The principal cast of The Devil a Monk Would Be includes Max Adrian, Tony Selby, Elizabeth Begley, Derek Francis, Bernard Archard.
When was The Devil a Monk Would Be released and how long is it?
The Devil a Monk Would Be was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil a Monk Would Be?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil a Monk Would Be was composed by Max Harris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil a Monk Would Be?
The Devil a Monk Would Be holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).
