Monsignor (1982)

  • R
  • 10/22/1982 (US)
  • Crime, Drama, War
  • 2h 1m

Forgive me, Father for I have sinned. I have killed for my Country, I have stolen for my Church, I have loved a Woman, and I am a Priest.

Overview

The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.

Frank Perry

Director

Abraham Polonsky

Screenplay

Wendell Mayes

Screenplay

Jack-Alain Léger

Novel

Cast

Christopher Reeve's headshot

Christopher Reeve

Father John Flaherty
Geneviève Bujold's headshot

Geneviève Bujold

Clara
Fernando Rey's headshot

Fernando Rey

Cardinal Santoni
Jason Miller's headshot

Jason Miller

Don Vito Appolini
Adolfo Celi's headshot

Adolfo Celi

Cardinal Vinci
Leonardo Cimino's headshot

Leonardo Cimino

The Pope
Tomas Milian's headshot

Tomas Milian

Father Francisco
Robert Prosky's headshot

Robert Prosky

Bishop Walkman

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