A Nun at the Crossroads
Encrucijada para una monja
“Could she leave her world of peace... to return to the world of violence!”
Synopsis
During an uprising in the Belgian Congo, a convent of nuns are besieged and the Reverend Mother is killed and Sister Maria is raped. Returning to Belgium, Sister Maria finds out to her horror that she is pregnant. Rejected by her family and her sister, she is told by the Vatican that she is supposed to either give the baby to the church and still be a nun or keep the baby and leave the order. This film follows her decision.
Top Cast
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Rosanna Schiaffino
Sister Maria
John Richardson
Dr. Pierre Lemmon
Mara Cruz
Lisa
Ángel Picazo
Fr. Raymond
Paloma Valdés
Sister Blanche
Margot Cottens
Madeleine
Andrés Mejuto
Michel
María Fernanda Ladrón de Guevara
Mother Superior
Antonio Pica
Lex Monson
Nangu
Wilhem P. Elie
Isaku
Claudia Gravy
Yvonne
Lorenzo Terzon
Jean
Alicia Altabella
Sister Genevieve
Porfiria Sanchiz
Hermana Marcela
Matilde Muñoz Sampedro
Sister Herminia
Petra Lacy
Sister Lucille
Rossella Bergamonti
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Buchs
- Screenplay & Story
- Federico De Urrutia, José Luis Hernández Marcos, Víctor Auz, Manuel Sebares
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco
- Original Title
- Encrucijada para una monja
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Filmes Cinematografica, Ízaro Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Buchs
Federico De Urrutia, José Luis Hernández Marcos, Víctor Auz, Manuel Sebares, José Frade
Giovanni Fusco
Gábor Pogány
Gaby Peñalba
José María Reyzabal
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Buchs
Director
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
Gaby Peñalba
Editor
Federico De Urrutia
Screenplay
José Luis Hernández Marcos
Screenplay
Víctor Auz
Screenplay
Giovanni Fusco
Original Music Composer
Manuel Sebares
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Nun at the Crossroads
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What is A Nun at the Crossroads about?
During an uprising in the Belgian Congo, a convent of nuns are besieged and the Reverend Mother is killed and Sister Maria is raped. Returning to Belgium, Sister Maria finds out to her horror that she is pregnant. Rejected by her family and her sister, she is told by the Vatican that she is supposed to either give the baby to the church and still be a nun or keep the baby and leave the order. This film follows her decision.
Who directed A Nun at the Crossroads?
A Nun at the Crossroads was directed by Julio Buchs.
Who stars in A Nun at the Crossroads?
The principal cast of A Nun at the Crossroads includes Rosanna Schiaffino, John Richardson, Mara Cruz, Ángel Picazo, Paloma Valdés.
When was A Nun at the Crossroads released and how long is it?
A Nun at the Crossroads was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Nun at the Crossroads?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Nun at the Crossroads was composed by Giovanni Fusco.