The Nun and the Devil

The Nun and the Devil

The Nun and the Devil

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The Nun and the Devil

"In the convent of St. Archangel, there is a struggle for lust & love."

1973

1h 40m

5.4(17 votes)

Drama

Horror

Overview

It's 1577. The Mother Superior at the convent of Archangel is seriously ill. The determined and calculating Mother Giulia plots to become the next Mother Superior. She receives tough competition from tormented lesbian Sister Chiara and the lusty Sister Carmela.

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10 featured cast members

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Luc Merenda

Luc Merenda

Carafo

Ornella Muti

Ornella Muti

Isabella

Martine Brochard

Martine Brochard

Chiara

Muriel Catalá

Muriel Catalá

Agnes

Claudia Gravy

Claudia Gravy

Carmela

Duilio Del Prete

Duilio Del Prete

Pietro

Pier Paolo Capponi

Pier Paolo Capponi

Don Carlos

Claudio Gora

Claudio Gora

Cardinal d'Arezzo

Anne Heywood

Anne Heywood

Mother Giulia

Maria Cumani Quasimodo

Maria Cumani Quasimodo

Lavinia

Creative team

Directed by: Domenico Paolella
Written by: Tonino Cervi
Domenico Paolella
Produced by: Tonino Cervi

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