Two Monks
Dos monjes
Synopsis
In a Gothic-styled monastery, a monk named Javier sees the face of another monk, Juan, and suddenly attempts to bludgeon him to death with a heavy crucifix. Both men then relate their own versions of a story of romantic rivalry between them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Avant Garde Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 20, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Bustillo Oro
- Screenplay & Story
- José Manuel Cordero, Juan Bustillo Oro
- Original Score
- Max Urban
- Original Title
- Dos monjes
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Proa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Bustillo Oro
José Manuel Cordero, Juan Bustillo Oro
Max Urban
Agustín Jiménez
Juan Bustillo Oro
José San Vicente, Manuel San Vicente
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Bustillo Oro
Director
Carlos Toussaint
Production Design
Mariano Rodríguez Granada
Production Design
José San Vicente
Producer
Juan Bustillo Oro
Editor
José Manuel Cordero
Writer
Manuel San Vicente
Producer
Juan Bustillo Oro
Writer
Agustín Jiménez
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Monks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Two Monks about?
In a Gothic-styled monastery, a monk named Javier sees the face of another monk, Juan, and suddenly attempts to bludgeon him to death with a heavy crucifix. Both men then relate their own versions of a story of romantic rivalry between them.
Who directed Two Monks?
Two Monks was directed by Juan Bustillo Oro.
Who stars in Two Monks?
The principal cast of Two Monks includes Víctor Urruchúa, Carlos Villatoro, Magda Haller, Beltrán de Heredia, Emma Roldán.
When was Two Monks released and how long is it?
Two Monks was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Two Monks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Monks was composed by Max Urban.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Monks?
Two Monks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).