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The Monk Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Mar. 16, 2013

The Monk

Release Date: Friday, March 8, 2013 Limited

Vincent Cassel, Dominik Moll, Deborah Francois, Josephine Japy

R Drama 1 hr, 41 m French, English ( Subtitled)

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Abandoned at birth at the gates of a Capuchin monastery in Madrid, Brother Ambrosio (Vincent Cassel), raised by the friars, grows up into a preacher admired far and wide for his fervor. Ambrosio is feared for his righteousness and believes he is immune from temptation - until the arrival of a mysterious apprentice undermines his convictions and leads him down a dangerous path of sin, corruption and murder.
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Monk.

Crew Behind the Film

The The Monk behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Dominik Moll last directed The Night of the 12th.

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Additional Information

MPA Rating
R Restricted for some sexuality, brief graphic nudity and violent images
Runtime
1 hr, 41 m
Tagline
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Language
French<br /> English (subtitled)

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Production Details

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Key Facts

  • Based on THE MONK by Matthew G. Lewis.

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Completed

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Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Monk was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 8, 2013. There were 13 other movies released on the same date, including Oz: The Great and Powerful, Emperor and Dead Man Down. As a limited release, The Monk was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Monk was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, March 8 , 2013. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.



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