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Monsignor 1982 Directed by Frank Perry

Forgive me, Father for I have sinned. I have killed for my Country, I have stolen for my Church, I have loved a Woman, and I am a Priest.

The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Crime , Drama , War
Release Date 22 October 1982
121 mins
Cast
Christopher Reeve Father John Flaherty
Fernando Rey Cardinal Santoni
Jason Miller Don Vito Appolini
Adolfo Celi Cardinal Vinci
Tomas Milian Father Francisco
Robert Prosky Bishop Walkman
Joe Pantoliano Pvt. Joe Musso
Milena Vukotić Sister Verna
Ian Danby Lieutenant
Joe Cortese Ludovico 'Lodo' Varese
Gregory Snegoff 1st Soldier
Joe Spinell Bride's Father
Pamela Prati 1st Roman Girl
Ritza Brown Maid of Honor
Carolyn De Fonseca 1st Flaherty Secretary
Yanti Somer 2nd Flaherty Secretary
Mimmo Poli Sicilian Priest
Anny Papa 2nd Roman Girl
Stefania D'Amario 3rd Roman Girl
Elio Bonadonna 1st Killer
Remo De Angelis 3rd Killer
Michele Messina 1st Sicilian Guard
Agnès Nobecourt 1st Postulant
Tracy Bonbrest 2nd Postulant
Paolo Maria Scalondro Clerical Secretary
Franco Angrisano Priest in Confessional
Amedeo Salamon Cardinal
Lamberto Solfa Cardinal
Franca Scagnetti Don Appolini's Maid