An ambitious priest seduces a nun and leads the Vatican into shady business during and after World War II.An ambitious priest seduces a nun and leads the Vatican into shady business during and after World War II.An ambitious priest seduces a nun and leads the Vatican into shady business during and after World War II.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Robert Prosky
- Bishop Walkman
- (as Robert J. Prosky)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaThe plot covers three decades. Father Flaherty ages from his twenties to his fifties.
- GoofsAt Fr. Flaherty's ordination, the presiding bishop speaks of "several of the young priests we have today ordained" enlisting as military chaplains. The shot then shows him and his fellow ordinands listening to the bishop's address, but all of them are wearing wearing their stoles over their left shoulders. This is the style appropriate to deacons; if they had been ordained, their stoles should be hanging around their necks.
- Crazy creditsThe spelling of the names of two key creatives related to the film was slightly different to their billings in the film's credits compared to their actual correctly spelled names. Actress Geneviève Bujold was billed as "Genevieve Bujold" whilst source novelist Jack-Alain Léger was credited as "Jack Alain Leger".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood vs. Religion (1994)
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I have read some of the negative comments on this film, they must have been written by staunch Catholics. One person said Miss Bujolds career was ruined by this movie if that is so it is a shame.
I have watched this Movie many times. Monsignor delves into the many aspects of human sin and how we all fail God every moment of every day that we live. I think those who dislike this film have latched onto the notion that nuns and priest are perfect,they should pick up the paper.
Monsignor is a sad film but a good one,sad because of the longings of the heart not fulfilled. This film hit home with me because of the many times our deepest longings go unfulfilled.
This movie also had many redemptive qualities to it. I also think I liked it because it did not go the way I wanted it to.
I have watched this Movie many times. Monsignor delves into the many aspects of human sin and how we all fail God every moment of every day that we live. I think those who dislike this film have latched onto the notion that nuns and priest are perfect,they should pick up the paper.
Monsignor is a sad film but a good one,sad because of the longings of the heart not fulfilled. This film hit home with me because of the many times our deepest longings go unfulfilled.
This movie also had many redemptive qualities to it. I also think I liked it because it did not go the way I wanted it to.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,408,066
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,631,834
- Oct 24, 1982
- Gross worldwide
- $12,408,066
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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