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Monsignor Quixote

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

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.

Top Cast

  • Alec Guinness

    Alec Guinness

    Father Quixote

  • Leo McKern

    Leo McKern

    Sancho Zancas

  • Ian Richardson

    Ian Richardson

    Bishop of Motopo

  • Graham Crowden

    Graham Crowden

    The Bishop

  • Maurice Denham

    Maurice Denham

    Senor Diego

  • Philip Stone

    Philip Stone

    Father Leopoldo

  • Rosalie Crutchley

    Rosalie Crutchley

    Teresa

  • Valentine Pelka

    Valentine Pelka

    Father Herrera

  • Don Fellows

    Don Fellows

    Professor Pilbeam

Overview

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.

Rating

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