Monsignor Quixote

Rodney Bennett
1985-01-01

A modern adaptation of the Don Quixote theme based on a novel by Graham Greene
8.5
115 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Alec Guinness Father Quixote Unowned
Leo McKern Sancho Zancas Unowned
Ian Richardson Bishop of Motopo Unowned
Graham Crowden The Bishop Unowned
Maurice Denham Senor Diego Unowned
Philip Stone Father Leopoldo Unowned
Rosalie Crutchley Teresa Unowned
Valentine Pelka Father Herrera Unowned
Don Fellows Professor Pilbeam Unowned
Clive Merrison Shop Assistant Unowned
Anton Lesser Robber Unowned