La monaca di Monza (1969)

A true story taken from the archives of the archdiocese of Milan. Based on the life of Marianna De Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder.

Directed by: Eriprando Visconti

Cast: Anne Heywood, Hardy Krüger, Antonio Sabàto, Luigi Pistilli, Carla Gravina, Anna Maria Alegiani, Margarita Lozano, Giovanna Galletti, Caterina Boratto, Pier Paolo Capponi, Renzo Giovampietro, Laura Belli

Genres: Biography, Drama

Rating: 5.2/10

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