The Lady of Monza (1969)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | it |
| Popularity | 3.328 |
Directed By
Eriprando Visconti
Crew
Eriprando Visconti
Eriprando Visconti
Edward Bond
Giampiero Bona
Mario Mazzucchelli
Silvio Clementelli
Flavio Mogherini
Danilo Donati
Luigi Kuveiller
Sergio Montanari
Ennio Morricone
TOP CAST
Anne Heywood
Virginia de Leyva
Hardy Krüger
Pater Paolo Arrigone
Antonio Sabàto
Giampaolo Ossio
Luigi Pistilli
Graf de Fuentes
Carla Gravina
Caterina da Meda
Anna Maria Alegiani
Sister Ottavia Ricci
Margarita Lozano
Sister Benedetta Homati
Giovanna Galletti
Sister Angela Sacchi
Caterina Boratto
Sister Francesca Imbersaga
Pier Paolo Capponi
Count Taverna
Renzo Giovampietro
Vicar Saraceno
Laura Belli
Sister Candida Colomba
Maria Michi
Sister Bianca Homati
Rita Calderoni
Isabella
Michel Bardinet
Giovanni degli Hortensi
Francesco Carnelutti
Cantastorie
Tino Carraro
Monsignore Barca
Giulio Donnini
Molteno
Angelica Ippolito
(uncredited)
Calogero Azzaretto
(uncredited)
Maria Tedeschi
(uncredited)
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