Flavia the Heretic
Flavia, la monaca musulmana
“She launched a river of blood”
Synopsis
Puglia, southern Italy, around 1400. A convent is invaded by the Tarantula cult, whose fanatical and crazed members desecrate the sacred place by committing obscene and bloody acts.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-27
Top Cast
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Florinda Bolkan
Flavia Gaetani
María Casares
Sister Agatha
Claudio Cassinelli
Abraham
Anthony Higgins
Ahmed
Spiros Focás
The French Duke
Diego Michelotti
Flavia's Father
Raika Juri
Sister Livia
Jill Pratt
Mother Superior
Franca Grey
Village Girl
Laura De Marchi
Tarantula Cult Woman
Eduardo Filipone
Ciro Ippolito
Carla Mancini
Luigi Antonio Guerra
Giuseppe Pertile
Guido Celano
Stefano Trabalza
Valentino Macchi
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gianfranco Mingozzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno Di Geronimo, Fabrizio Onofri, Sergio Tau, Gianfranco Mingozzi
- Original Score
- Nicola Piovani
- Original Title
- Flavia, la monaca musulmana
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- R.O.C., Cinéphonic, Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Bruno Di Geronimo, Fabrizio Onofri, Sergio Tau, Gianfranco Mingozzi, Francesco Vietri, Raniero Di Giovanbattista
Nicola Piovani
Alfio Contini
Ruggero Mastroianni
Raniero Di Giovanbattista, Gianfranco Mingozzi
Department Leadership Roster
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Director
Nicola Piovani
Original Music Composer
Alfio Contini
Director of Photography
Bruno Di Geronimo
Screenplay
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Producer
Fabrizio Onofri
Screenplay
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Sergio Tau
Screenplay
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flavia the Heretic
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What is Flavia the Heretic about?
Puglia, southern Italy, around 1400. A convent is invaded by the Tarantula cult, whose fanatical and crazed members desecrate the sacred place by committing obscene and bloody acts.
Who directed Flavia the Heretic?
Flavia the Heretic was directed by Gianfranco Mingozzi.
Who stars in Flavia the Heretic?
The principal cast of Flavia the Heretic includes Florinda Bolkan, María Casares, Claudio Cassinelli, Anthony Higgins, Spiros Focás.
When was Flavia the Heretic released and how long is it?
Flavia the Heretic was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Flavia the Heretic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flavia the Heretic was composed by Nicola Piovani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flavia the Heretic?
Flavia the Heretic holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).