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Monsignor

  • 19821982
  • RR
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
955
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Monsignor (1982)
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An ambitious priest seduces a nun and leads the Vatican into shady business during and after World War II.An ambitious priest seduces a nun and leads the Vatican into shady business during and after World War II.An ambitious priest seduces a nun and leads the Vatican into shady business during and after World War II.
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
955
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Frank Perry
  • Writers
    • Jack-Alain Léger(novel)
    • Abraham Polonsky(screenplay)
    • Wendell Mayes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Geneviève Bujold
    • Fernando Rey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Perry
  • Writers
    • Jack-Alain Léger(novel)
    • Abraham Polonsky(screenplay)
    • Wendell Mayes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Reeve
    • Geneviève Bujold
    • Fernando Rey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

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    Christopher Reeve and Fernando Rey in Monsignor (1982)
    Christopher Reeve and Leonardo Cimino in Monsignor (1982)
    Geneviève Bujold and Christopher Reeve in Monsignor (1982)
    Christopher Reeve in Monsignor (1982)
    Christopher Reeve and Joe Cortese in Monsignor (1982)
    Christopher Reeve, Joe Cortese, and Jason Miller in Monsignor (1982)
    Geneviève Bujold in Monsignor (1982)
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    Geneviève Bujold and Christopher Reeve in Monsignor (1982)

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    Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve
    • Flahertyas Flaherty
    Geneviève Bujold
    Geneviève Bujold
    • Claraas Clara
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Santonias Santoni
    Jason Miller
    Jason Miller
    • Appolinias Appolini
    Joe Cortese
    Joe Cortese
    • Vareseas Varese
    Adolfo Celi
    Adolfo Celi
    • Vincias Vinci
    Leonardo Cimino
    Leonardo Cimino
    • Popeas Pope
    Tomas Milian
    Tomas Milian
    • Franciscoas Francisco
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • Bishop Walkmanas Bishop Walkman
    • (as Robert J. Prosky)
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Mussoas Musso
    Milena Vukotic
    Milena Vukotic
    • Sister Vernaas Sister Verna
    Ian Danby
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    Gregory Snegoff
    Gregory Snegoff
    • 1st Soldieras 1st Soldier
    Harrison Muller
    • 2nd Soldieras 2nd Soldier
    David Mills
    • Majoras Major
    Joe Spinell
    Joe Spinell
    • Bride's Fatheras Bride's Father
    Ritza Brown
    Ritza Brown
    • Maid of Honoras Maid of Honor
    Loredana Grappasonni
    • Brideas Bride
    • Director
      • Frank Perry
    • Writers
      • Jack-Alain Léger(novel)
      • Abraham Polonsky(screenplay)
      • Wendell Mayes(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The time span covered in this movie is three decades. The central character of Father Father Flaherty (Christopher Reeve) ages from his twenties to his fifties in this time-span.
    • Goofs
      At Fr. Flaherty's ordination, the presiding bishop speaks of "several of the young priests we have today ordained" enlisting as military chaplains. The shot then shows him and his fellow ordinands listening to the bishop's address, but all of them are wearing wearing their stoles over their left shoulders. This is the style appropriate to deacons; if they had been ordained, their stoles should be hanging around their necks.
    • Quotes

      Clara: What were you waiting for?

      Flaherty: A miracle.

      Clara: Do you think God was planning on wasting a miracle on US?

    • Crazy credits
      The spelling of the names of two key creatives related to the film was slightly different to their billings in the film's credits compared to their actual correctly spelled names. Actress Geneviève Bujold was billed as "Genevieve Bujold" whilst source novelist Jack-Alain Léger was credited as "Jack Alain Leger".
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood vs. Religion (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Serenade in Blue
      (uncredited)

      Music by Harry Warren

      Played at the wedding reception

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Geat movie
    I have read some of the negative comments on this film, they must have been written by staunch Catholics. One person said Miss Bujolds career was ruined by this movie if that is so it is a shame.

    I have watched this Movie many times. Monsignor delves into the many aspects of human sin and how we all fail God every moment of every day that we live. I think those who dislike this film have latched onto the notion that nuns and priest are perfect,they should pick up the paper.

    Monsignor is a sad film but a good one,sad because of the longings of the heart not fulfilled. This film hit home with me because of the many times our deepest longings go unfulfilled.

    This movie also had many redemptive qualities to it. I also think I liked it because it did not go the way I wanted it to.
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    5
    • salignac2
    • Dec 19, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Monseñor
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production company
      • Frank Yablans Presentations
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $12,408,066
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,631,834
      • Oct 24, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,408,066
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 1 minute
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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