Monsignor Quixote (1985)

01/01/1985 (GB) • 1h 55m

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Alec Guinness

Father Quixote

Leo McKern

Sancho Zancas

Ian Richardson

Bishop of Motopo

Graham Crowden

The Bishop

Maurice Denham

Senor Diego

Philip Stone

Father Leopoldo

Valentine Pelka

Father Herrera

Don Fellows

Professor Pilbeam


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

don quixote

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