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The Castro's Abbess(1974)
Status: Released
Date: 1974-01-02
48%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 42m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Clauda Cinematografica
Movie: The Castro's Abbess
Top 10 Billed Cast
Barbara Bouchet
Elena di Campireali
Pier Paolo Capponi
Francesco Cittadini
Ida Galli
Margherita Altieri
Antonio Cantafora
Giulio Branciforti
Mara Venier
Fra Giovanni's Lover
Luciana Turina
Suor Rufina
Ciro Ippolito
Cesare Del Bene
Stefano Oppedisano
Fra Giovanni
Serena Spaziani
Suor Agata
Jole Fierro
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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