The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter (1996)
In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.
Director:
Walter Lima Jr.
Writers:
Walter Lima Jr., Toby Coe.
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Patricia Pillar as Amula |
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Murilo Benício as Ambrosius |
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Karina Barum as Benedicta |
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Paul Dillon as Rochus |
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José Lewgoy as Superior |
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Rubens de Falco as Saltmaster |
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Eduardo Conde as Hangman |
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Charles Paraventi as Dominicus |
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Flávio São Thiago as Joseph |
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Eduardo Albergaria as Guide |
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Maria Gladys as Follen |
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Sulamith Yaari as Follen |
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Amauri Guarilha as Hanged Criminal |
| Directing | Walter Lima Jr. | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Rita Murtinho | Costume Designer |
| Art | Clovis Bueno | Art Direction |
| Editing | Eric Marin | Editor |
| Production | Joffre Rodrigues | Producer |
| Writing | Walter Lima Jr. | Screenplay |
| Camera | Pedro Farkas | Director of Photography |
| Production | William Kemper | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Toby Coe | Screenplay |
| Sound | Sandy Stein | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Juarez Dagoberto Costa | Sound |
| Writing | Ambrose Bierce | Original Story |
| Production | Jack Chartoff | Executive Producer |