The Castro's Abbess

The Castro's Abbess

1974 · 102 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Thriller

A young woman is forced into a convent. However, due to her nobility she rises to be an abbess. She has to deal with corruption in the church.

Directed by Armando Crispino · Written by Lucio Battistrada

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