6.2/10
81
5 user 3 critic

The Devil Is a Woman (1973)

Il sorriso del grande tentatore (original title)
R | | Drama | 1974 (UK)
The Devil Is a Woman Poster
The Mother Superior of a convent wields power in its most vicious forms. And as she as she destroys the people in her care, she herself becomes her own victim as she draws on all her spiritual powers to drive out the tempter.

Director:

Damiano Damiani

Writers:

Damiano Damiani (screenplay), Damiano Damiani (story) | 2 more credits »

Stars:

Glenda Jackson, Claudio Cassinelli, Lisa Harrow | See full cast & crew »
Reviews

Photos

See all 13 photos »
Learn more

More Like This 













◄ Prev 6 Next 6 ►

Next »
Pasión prohibida (1980)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1/10 X  

Teresa, a cabaret stripper, has to leave her work due to the death of her father. She decides to go to the small village where her brother, Miguel lives. He is going to marry Marisol soon. ... See full summary »

Director: Amando de Ossorio
Stars: Susana Estrada, Emilio Álvarez, Lynn Endersson
Next »
Nasty Habits (1977)
Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X  

In a Philadelphia convent, two nuns battle it out to be elected to the position of head abbess, and neither is about to let anything stand in the way of getting what she wants.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Melina Mercouri, Geraldine Page
Next »
Quella strana voglia d'amare (1977)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X  
Director: Mario Imperoli
Stars: Beba Loncar, Christian Borromeo, Marina Giordana
Next »
Contra el viento (1990)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X  

Juan flees Madrid and an incestuous relationship with his sister, Ana, working at a mine on the Andalucian coast. When his friendship with Rosario, a local shop girl, becomes romance, Ana ... See full summary »

Director: Paco Periñán
Stars: Antonio Banderas, Emma Suárez, Bruce McGuire
Next »
The Triple Echo (1972)
Drama | War
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X  

Deserting soldier dresses as a woman to escape detection; liking the female role he goes to a dance with another soldier and is exposed.

Director: Michael Apted
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed, Brian Deacon
Next »
Síndrome (2004)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.1/10 X  

The main character of the movie "Sindrome", whose name is Victor, got some bad news from his doctor. He was just told that he has a brain's cancer. And that he left to live for a few months... See full summary »

Director: Liberto Rabal
Stars: Javier Albalá, Adriana Davidova, William Miller
Next »
The Nelson Affair (1973)
Drama | History
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X  

Young George Matcham visits his uncle Lord Nelson and the vulgar Lady Hamilton. With the clear eyes of youth, he measures Nelson's stature and notes his feet of clay. And yet, Nelson is a ... See full summary »

Director: James Cellan Jones
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Peter Finch, Michael Jayston
Next »
Hedda (1975)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  

Henrik Ibsen's enduring drama about a Nordic femme fatale, a neurotic, controlling, strong-willed woman who is nonetheless alluring to the males in her town. She is a solitary woman in a ... See full summary »

Director: Trevor Nunn
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Peter Eyre, Timothy West
Next »
Pizza Connection (1985)
Crime | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7/10 X  

Mario (Placido), an Italian American who manages a pizzeria in NYC, is charged with an assassination of a judge in Palermo. He leaves the States, comes back to Sicily and recruit Michele, ... See full summary »

Director: Damiano Damiani
Stars: Michele Placido, Mark Chase, Simona Cavallari
Next »
Szép napok (2002)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.6/10 X  

Peter returned from prison in his native city, in the hope that it will begin happy days. With surprise he learns that his sister became a foster mother to the newborn boy, but a real ... See full summary »

Director: Kornél Mundruczó
Stars: Tamás Polgár, Orsolya Tóth, Kata Wéber
Next »
Negatives (1968)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.1/10 X  

A couple's bizarre romantic relationship is disrupted by the intrusion of a third person.

Director: Peter Medak
Stars: Peter McEnery, Diane Cilento, Glenda Jackson
Next »
Gods (2008)
Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6/10 X  

Elisa--the soon-to-be-wife of a wealthy industrialist--is eager to shed her working-class background in favor of the opulence of her fiancé's elite lifestyle. To her dismay, she soon ... See full summary »

Director: Josué Méndez
Stars: Maricielo Effio, Sergio Gjurinovic, Anahí de Cárdenas
Edit

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Glenda Jackson ... Sister Geraldine
Claudio Cassinelli ... Rodolfo Solina
Lisa Harrow ... Emilia Contreras
Adolfo Celi ... Father Borelli
Duilio Del Prete ... Monsignor Salvi
Arnoldo Foà ... Monsignor Badensky
Gabriele Lavia ... Prince Ottavio Ranieri d'Aragona
Francisco Rabal ... Bishop Marquez
Rolf Tasna Rolf Tasna ... Monsignor Meitner
Eugenio Bottari Eugenio Bottari ... (as Eugenio Bottai)
Edoardo Canali Edoardo Canali
Edda Ferronao Edda Ferronao ... Kitchen maid
Ely Galleani ... Rodolfo's girlfriend
Margherita Horowitz Margherita Horowitz ... Prince Ottavio's mother
Fabrizio Jovine ... The Doctor
See full cast »
Edit

Storyline

The Mother Superior of a convent wields power in its most vicious forms. And as she as she destroys the people in her care, she herself becomes her own victim as she draws on all her spiritual powers to drive out the tempter.

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

priest | monsignor | catholic priest | bishop | nun | See All (5) »

Taglines:

Deliver her from evil. See more »

Genres:

Drama

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

Add content advisory for parents »
Edit

Details

Country:

Italy | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

1974 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

The Devil Is a Woman See more »

Filming Locations:

Incir De Paolis Studios, Rome, Lazio, Italy See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Euro International Film (EIA) See more »
Show more on IMDbPro »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
See full technical specs »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

Exploration the pshcho-sexual dark side of Catholicism.
29 April 2000 | by preston_page – See all my reviews

I haven't seen this film since it was released in the US as "Devil Is A Woman" in 1975, but the story and images are still vivid. For me, it was one of those films that changed forever the possibilities of cinema. This is a must see gem.
5 of 8 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? | Report this
Review this title | See all 5 user reviews »
Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

Contribute to This Page

Stream Comedy Titles With Prime Video

Explore popular comedy titles available to stream with Prime Video.

Start your free trial


Clear your history

Recently Viewed