The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter (1996)

3.8/10 96 min Drama

Overview

In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.

Cast

Patricia Pillar

Amula

Murilo Benício

Ambrosius

Karina Barum

Benedicta

Paul Dillon

Rochus

José Lewgoy

Superior

Rubens de Falco

Saltmaster

Eduardo Conde

Hangman

Charles Paraventi

Dominicus

Flávio São Thiago

Joseph

Eduardo Albergaria

Guide

Maria Gladys

Follen

Sulamith Yaari

Follen

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