Flavia the Heretic
She launched a river of blood
1974 · 1h 42m · R
Drama, Horror
Directed by
Gianfranco Mingozzi
Overview
Puglia, southern Italy, around 1400. A convent is invaded by the Tarantula cult, whose fanatical and crazed members desecrate the sacred place by committing obscene and bloody acts.
Director and cast
- Gianfranco Mingozzi Director
- Florinda Bolkan as Flavia Gaetani
- María Casares as Sister Agatha
- Claudio Cassinelli as Abraham
- Anthony Higgins as Ahmed
- Spiros Focás as The French Duke
- Diego Michelotti as Flavia's Father
- Raika Juri as Sister Livia
- Jill Pratt as Mother Superior
- Franca Grey as Village Girl
- Laura De Marchi as Tarantula Cult Woman
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