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The Devil a Monk Would Be

The Devil a Monk Would Be

The Devil a Monk Would Be

1967•1h 15m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

DramaTV Movie

Overview

A community of monks decides to solve its financial predicament through the sale of a potent cure for rheumatism made from rare herbs and one hundred per cent proof alcohol.

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Main Cast

Max Adrian

Max Adrian

The Abbot

Tony Selby

Tony Selby

Brother Malachy

Elizabeth Begley

Elizabeth Begley

Auntie

Derek Francis

Derek Francis

The Procurator

Bernard Archard

Bernard Archard

The Prior

Barry Lowe

Barry Lowe

Father Cyprian

Roger Hammond

Roger Hammond

Father Ambrose

John Sharp

John Sharp

Mr. Goulburn

Tarn Bassett

Tarn Bassett

Antonia Jacobs

Jonathan Drew

Jonathan Drew

Frank

Hatti Riemer

Hatti Riemer

Miss Trimbush

Joan Bakewell

Joan Bakewell

Joan Bakewell

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Waris Hussein

Writing

Writer: Peter Luke
Original Story: Alphonse Daudet

Production

Producer: Lionel Harris

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Max Harris
Sound: Norman Bennett

Editing

Editor: Geoffrey Botterill

Art Direction

Production Design: Norman James

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Magdalen Gaffney

Did You Know?

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The runtime is 75 minutes (1h 15m).

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The film was directed by Waris Hussein.

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The screenplay was written by Peter Luke.

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The score was composed by Max Harris.

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Movie Information

Original Title:

The Devil a Monk Would Be

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

BBC

BBC