Directed by:
Frank PerryCinematography:
Billy WilliamsComposer:
John WilliamsCast:
Christopher Reeve, Geneviève Bujold, Fernando Rey, Jason Miller, Joe Cortese, Adolfo Celi, Tomas Milian, Robert Prosky, Joe Pantoliano, Milena Vukotic (more)Plots(1)
This melodrama is set against a backdrop of altars, papal blessings, and promiscuous priests. As Fr. Flaherty, Christopher Reeve makes use of his Superman quick-change technique, switching from clerical robe to street clothes, preaching chastity while lusting after Sister Clara (Genevieve Bujold). Flaherty starts at the bottom of the church hierarchy and eventually lands a position of importance in financial branch of the Vatican. He gets mixed up with Sicilian mobster Appolini (Jason Miller) and is double-crossed when his childhood friend, Varese (Joe Cortese), skips town with a hefty chunk of the Vatican bank account. Bujold holds the film in the palm of her hand. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Christopher Reeve
USA
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The Remains of the Day (1993)
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
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Geneviève Bujold
Canada
Best movies:
Anne of the Thousand Days (1969)
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Fernando Rey
Spain
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Jason Miller
USA
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Joe Cortese
USA
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Adolfo Celi
Italy
Best movies:
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Grand Prix (1966)
Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)
Tomas Milian
Cuba
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The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965)
The Cop in Blue Jeans (1976)
Robert Prosky
USA
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Rudy (1993)
Joe Pantoliano
USA
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Milena Vukotic
Italy
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Harrison Muller Jr.
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Joe Spinell
USA
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Anny Papa
Italy
Best movies:
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A Blade in the Dark (1983)
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Yanti Somer
Finland
Best movies:
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Paul Muller
Switzerland
Best movies:
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Ritza Brown
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Pamela Prati
Italy
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Stefania D'Amario
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Tom Felleghy
Kingdom of Hungary
Best movies:
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Mimmo Poli
Italy
Best movies:
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