Monsignor Quixote
A modern adaptation of the Don Quixote theme based on a novel by Graham Greene
1985 · 1h 55m · TV-G
Comedy, Music, TV Movie
Directed by
Rodney Bennett
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.
Director and cast
- Rodney Bennett Director
- Alec Guinness as Father Quixote
- Leo McKern as Sancho Zancas
- Ian Richardson as Bishop of Motopo
- Graham Crowden as The Bishop
- Maurice Denham as Senor Diego
- Philip Stone as Father Leopoldo
- Rosalie Crutchley as Teresa
- Valentine Pelka as Father Herrera
- Don Fellows as Professor Pilbeam
- Clive Merrison as Shop Assistant
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