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Monsignor Quixote

Monsignor Quixote

★ 8.8/10•1985•1h 55m•Comedy•TV Movie•Music

A modern adaptation of the Don Quixote theme based on a novel by Graham Greene

Sir Alec Guiness stars with Leo McKern in the story of a friendship between a Catholic priest and a Communist Mayor. Together they travel from their remote village to Madrid and back exploring their friendship, the demands of belief and constancy of faith. This lavish production filmed entirely on location captures the wit, warmth, and vitality that make the original novel by Graham Greene a unique work of literature.

Rodney Bennett · Director

Graham Greene · Screenplay

Christopher Neame · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageEN
Release DateJan 1, 1985

Actors

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Father Quixote

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Sancho Zancas

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Bishop of Motopo

Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

The Bishop

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Senor Diego

Philip Stone

Philip Stone

Father Leopoldo

Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Teresa

Valentine Pelka

Valentine Pelka

Father Herrera

Don Fellows

Don Fellows

Professor Pilbeam

Clive Merrison

Clive Merrison

Shop Assistant

Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Robber

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