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Monsignor

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The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1982-10-22

Runtime: 121 mins

Director: Frank Perry

Spoken language: English

Genres: Crime, Drama, War

Original title: Monsignor

Production Companies: Frank Yablans Presentations, 20th Century Fox

Production Countries: United States of America

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