Flavia the Heretic (1974)
Overview
Puglia, southern Italy, around 1400. A convent is invaded by the Tarantula cult, whose fanatical and crazed members desecrate the sacred place by committing obscene and bloody acts.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | it |
| Popularity | 4.828 |
Directed By
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Crew
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Nicola Piovani
Guido Josia
Alfio Contini
Bruno Di Geronimo
Francesco Vietri
Sergio Tau
Raniero Di Giovanbattista
Raniero Di Giovanbattista
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Guido Josia
Fabrizio Onofri
Teodoro Corrà
Sandro Tamborra
Ruggero Mastroianni
Claudio Ventura
Mario Michisanti
Sergio Tau
Cesare Landricina
Gianfranco Mingozzi
TOP CAST
Florinda Bolkan
Flavia Gaetani
María Casares
Sister Agatha
Claudio Cassinelli
Abraham
Anthony Higgins
Ahmed
Spiros Focás
The French Duke
Diego Michelotti
Flavia's Father
Raika Juri
Sister Livia
Jill Pratt
Mother Superior
Franca Grey
Village Girl
Laura De Marchi
Tarantula Cult Woman
Romano Moraschini
Executioner (uncredited)
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