Monsignor Quixote (1985)
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.
- Date of release
- 1985-01-01
- TMDB
- 8.8 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Genres
- Comedy, TV Movie, Music
- Director
- Rodney Bennett
Casting
- Alec Guinness — Father Quixote
- Leo McKern — Sancho Zancas
- Ian Richardson — Bishop of Motopo
- Graham Crowden — The Bishop
- Maurice Denham — Senor Diego
- Philip Stone — Father Leopoldo
- Rosalie Crutchley — Teresa
- Valentine Pelka — Father Herrera
- Don Fellows — Professor Pilbeam
- Clive Merrison — Shop Assistant
- Anton Lesser — Robber
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