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The Monk (1990) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1990 · 101 mins · English
- Directed by
- Francisco Lara Polop
- Starring
- Sophie Ward, Freda Dowie, Paul McGann, Suzanne Bertish, Manuel de Blas, Concha Hidalgo
Set in Madrid during the Inquisition, monk Ambrosio is celebrated for his devout faith and iron will, revered as a saint by the townspeople. When he discovers the beautiful Matilda hidden in his monastery, suppressed desires surface, and he begins exploiting her and her powers to satisfy a growing lust for innocent victims.
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