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The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine

The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine

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The Sinful Nuns of Saint Valentine

1974

1h 33m

4.4(27 votes)

Drama

Horror

Overview

Lucita has been locked away in a convent by her family in order to keep her away from her lover, Esteban. The pair make plans to elope, but Esteban is accused of heresy before Lucita can escape. Hiding in the convent, Esteban discovers the horrifying depravity of the covent's abbess, Sister Incarnation. Can Esteban rescue his love from this madhouse before the inquisitor discovers what is going on and has everyone executed?

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Françoise Prévost

Françoise Prévost

The Abbess

Jenny Tamburi

Jenny Tamburi

Lucita Fuentes

Paolo Malco

Paolo Malco

Esteban Albornos

Franco Ressel

Franco Ressel

Alfonso Fuentes, Lucita's Father

Corrado Gaipa

Corrado Gaipa

Honorio de Mendoza, l'Inquisitore

Gino Rocchetti

Joaquin, Sagrestano e Giardiniere

Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Isidro

Calisto Calisti

Calisto Calisti

Aldina Martano

Aldina Martano

Sister Rosario

Bruna Beani

Bruna Beani

Josefa de Olmeda

Creative team

Directed by: Sergio Grieco
Written by: Max Vitali
Sergio Grieco
Produced by: Gino Mordini

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