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The Monk Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Mar. 16, 2013

The Monk

Release Date: Friday, March 8, 2013 Limited

Director: Dominik Moll

Starring: Vincent Cassel Deborah Francois Josephine Japy

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

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Plot – What's the story about?

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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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Who stars in The Monk – Cast List

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Who is making The Monk – Crew List

A look at The Monk behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dominik Moll last helmed The Night of the 12th.

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Production – What we know about the The Monk

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Key Facts

  • Based on THE MONK by Matthew G. Lewis.

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Parent Rating
R Restricted for some sexuality, brief graphic nudity and violent images
Runtime
1 hr, 41 m
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Language
French<br> English (subtitled)
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The Monk Release Date: When was the film released?

The Monk was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, March 8 , 2013. There were 13 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 DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Monk is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on . Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of The Monk today on Amazon.

The Monk Digital Release Date

The Monk is coming out 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.

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