The Tempter

A young writer is invited to stay in a religious hostel run by a sinister, manipulative nun who plays deadly psychological games with the inhabitants.

Cast

Glenda Jackson

as Sister Geraldine

Claudio Cassinelli

as Rodolfo Solina

Lisa Harrow

as Emilia Contreras

Adolfo Celi

as Father Borelli

Francisco Rabal

as Bishop Marquez

Duilio Del Prete

as Monsignor Salvi

Arnoldo Foà

as Monsignor Badensky

Gabriele Lavia

as Prince Ottavio Ranieri d'Aragona

Ely Galleani

as Rodolfo's Girlfriend

Margherita Horowitz

as Queen Ranieri d'Aragona

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