Monsignor

Oct 22, 1982

2h 1m

★ 4.6

Forgive me, Father for I have sinned. I have killed for my Country, I have stolen for my Church, I have loved a Woman, and I am a Priest.

Overview

The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.

Genres

Crime

Drama

War

Production Companies

Frank Yablans Presentations

20th Century Fox

Monsignor Trailers

Cast

Father John Flaherty

Christopher Reeve

Clara

Geneviève Bujold

Cardinal Santoni

Fernando Rey

Don Vito Appolini

Jason Miller

Cardinal Vinci

Adolfo Celi

The Pope

Leonardo Cimino

Father Francisco

Tomas Milian

Bishop Walkman

Robert Prosky

Pvt. Joe Musso

Joe Pantoliano

Sister Verna

Milena Vukotić

Lieutenant

Ian Danby

2nd Soldier

Harrison Muller Jr.

What could you do with two thousand rupiah? In this journey a bill of two thousand rupiah will walk you through humans' life full of diversity in way of thinking. The two thousand rupiah bill will explain and observe the money-engaging activities of human life especially with thousand rupiah bill, just like a documentary resource person do. A bill of two thousand rupiah sarcasticly notes comment on humans who use it.

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