Monsignor Quixote (1985)

  • NR
  • 01/01/1985 (GB)
  • 1h 55m

A modern adaptation of the Don Quixote theme based on a novel by Graham Greene

Overview

Sir Alec Guiness stars with Leo McKern in the story of a friendship between a Catholic priest and a Communist Mayor. Together they travel from their remote village to Madrid and back exploring their friendship, the demands of belief and constancy of faith. This lavish production filmed entirely on location captures the wit, warmth, and vitality that make the original novel by Graham Greene a unique work of literature.

Rodney Bennett

Director

Graham Greene

Novel

Cast

Alec Guinness's headshot

Alec Guinness

Father Quixote
Leo McKern's headshot

Leo McKern

Sancho Zancas
Ian Richardson's headshot

Ian Richardson

Bishop of Motopo
Graham Crowden's headshot

Graham Crowden

The Bishop
Maurice Denham's headshot

Maurice Denham

Senor Diego
Philip Stone's headshot

Philip Stone

Father Leopoldo
Rosalie Crutchley's headshot

Rosalie Crutchley

Teresa
Valentine Pelka's headshot

Valentine Pelka

Father Herrera

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