Monsignor

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.

Cast

Christopher Reeve

as Father John Flaherty

Geneviève Bujold

as Clara

Fernando Rey

as Cardinal Santoni

Jason Miller

as Don Vito Appolini

Adolfo Celi

as Cardinal Vinci

Leonardo Cimino

as The Pope

Tomas Milian

as Father Francisco

Robert Prosky

as Bishop Walkman

Joe Pantoliano

as Pvt. Joe Musso

Milena Vukotić

as Sister Verna

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