The Castro's Abbess(1974)
A young woman is forced into a convent. However, due to her nobility she rises to be an abbess. She has to deal with corruption in the church.
Movie: The Castro's Abbess
Top 10 Billed Cast
Elena di Campireali
Francesco Cittadini
Margherita Altieri
Giulio Branciforti
Fra Giovanni's Lover
Suor Rufina
Cesare Del Bene
Fra Giovanni
Suor Agata
Elena's Mother
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A young woman is forced into a convent. However, due to her nobility she rises to be an abbess. She has to deal with corruption in the church.
Release Date
1974-01-02
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3.8
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