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Monsignor Quixote

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

8.5

1985•1h 55m

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.

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Photo of Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

Father Quixote

Photo of Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Sancho Zancas

Photo of Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Bishop of Motopo

Photo of Graham Crowden

Graham Crowden

The Bishop

Photo of Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Senor Diego

Photo of Philip Stone

Philip Stone

Father Leopoldo

Photo of Rosalie Crutchley

Rosalie Crutchley

Teresa

Photo of Valentine Pelka

Valentine Pelka

Father Herrera

Photo of Don Fellows

Don Fellows

Professor Pilbeam

Photo of Clive Merrison

Clive Merrison

Shop Assistant

Photo of Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Robber

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