The Nun of Monza
La monaca di Monza
Synopsis
Virginia de Leyva, daughter of a Spanish Lord, becomes a nun in Monza, in 1600s. She becomes very strict with herself and the students until she's unable to resist a romance with the nobleman Gian Paolo Osio which will lead both to danger.
Top Cast
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Giovanna Ralli
Virginia de Leyva
Gabriele Ferzetti
Gian Paolo Osio
Mario Feliciani
Don Martino de Leyva
Lilla Brignone
Donna Marianna
Gino Cervi
Cardinale Borromeo
Emma Gramatica
Badessa Anziana
Evi Maltagliati
Badessa Inbeserco
Elisa Cegani
La Monaca Portinaia
Corrado Pani
Molteno
Giulia Rubini
Benedetta
Rosy Mazzacurati
Ottavia
Fosco Giachetti
Monsignor Barca
Hélène Chanel
Caterina
Alberto Lupo
Giudice
Lia Zoppelli
La Governante
Robert Porte
Carlo
Sandro Pistolini
Lorenzo
Marcello Giorda
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carmine Gallone
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucia Drudi Demby, Giuseppe Mangione, Carmine Gallone
- Original Score
- Giovanni Fusco
- Original Title
- La monaca di Monza
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Globe, Paris Elysées Films, Paris Film Production, Produzione Gallone
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carmine Gallone
Lucia Drudi Demby, Giuseppe Mangione, Carmine Gallone
Giovanni Fusco
Niccolò Lazzari
Carmine Gallone, Henry Lombroso
Department Leadership Roster
Carmine Gallone
Director
Carmine Gallone
Producer
Dina Di Bari
Costume Design
Lucia Drudi Demby
Screenplay
Henry Lombroso
Producer
Niccolò Lazzari
Editor
Giuseppe Mangione
Screenplay
Carmine Gallone
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nun of Monza
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What is The Nun of Monza about?
Virginia de Leyva, daughter of a Spanish Lord, becomes a nun in Monza, in 1600s. She becomes very strict with herself and the students until she's unable to resist a romance with the nobleman Gian Paolo Osio which will lead both to danger.
Who directed The Nun of Monza?
The Nun of Monza was directed by Carmine Gallone.
Who stars in The Nun of Monza?
The principal cast of The Nun of Monza includes Giovanna Ralli, Gabriele Ferzetti, Mario Feliciani, Lilla Brignone, Gino Cervi.
When was The Nun of Monza released and how long is it?
The Nun of Monza was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nun of Monza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nun of Monza was composed by Giovanni Fusco.