The Monk
Synopsis
In Madrid at the time of the Inquisition, the monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. But when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions begin to show themselves, and he is soon using the girl, and her powers, in his lust for more innocent prey.
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Paul McGann
Father Lorenzo Rojas
Sophie Ward
Matilde de la Venegas
Isla Blair
Mother Agueda
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Sister Ines
Freda Dowie
Sister Ursula
Laura Davenport
Doña Elvira Dauphin
Sophie Linfield
Angela Dauphin
Manuel de Blas
Inquisitor
Mark Elstob
Ramon de Medeira
Marina Saura
Jacinta
Luis Hostalot
Captain
Suzanne Bertish
Sister Mariana
Pepa Sarsa
Sister Camila
Fulgencio Saturno
Father Pablo
Gaspar Cano
Antonio
Manuel Pereiro
Prior
Concha Hidalgo
Nun
Luis Maluenda
Spokesman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francisco Lara Polop
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Lewis, Francisco Lara Polop
- Original Score
- Antón García Abril
- Original Title
- The Monk
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- TV S.L., Celtic Films Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco Lara Polop
Matthew Lewis, Francisco Lara Polop
Antón García Abril
Ángel Luis Fernández
José Luis Matesanz
Muir Sutherland
Department Leadership Roster
Muir Sutherland
Producer
Gumersindo Andrés
Production Design
Francisco Lara Polop
Writer
José Luis Matesanz
Editor
Francisco Lara Polop
Director
Ángel Luis Fernández
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Monk about?
In Madrid at the time of the Inquisition, the monk Ambrosio is renowned for his faith and his strength of will, a saint in the eyes of the populace. But when he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his own monastery, all his repressed passions begin to show themselves, and he is soon using the girl, and her powers, in his lust for more innocent prey.
Who directed The Monk?
The Monk was directed by Francisco Lara Polop.
Who stars in The Monk?
The principal cast of The Monk includes Paul McGann, Sophie Ward, Isla Blair, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Freda Dowie.
When was The Monk released and how long is it?
The Monk was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monk was composed by Antón García Abril.
Is The Monk based on a book or true story?
The Monk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Matthew Lewis".