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19671h 15mUnited Kingdom

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Waris Hussein

Screenplay & Story

Peter Luke, Alphonse Daudet

Original Score & Music

Max Harris

Film Editing

Geoffrey Botterill

Producers

Lionel Harris

Department Leadership Roster

Waris Hussein

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

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Devil a Monk Would Be.

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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.).