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The Lady of Monza
Overview
A true story taken from the archives of the archdiocese of Milan. Based on the life of Marianna De Leyva, better known as "The Nun of Monza," a 17th century nun accused of and tried by the church for breaking celibacy and plotting murder.
Director and cast
- Eriprando Visconti Director
- Anne Heywood as Virginia de Leyva
- Hardy Krüger as Pater Paolo Arrigone
- Antonio Sabàto as Giampaolo Ossio
- Anna Maria Alegiani Cast
- Luigi Pistilli as Graf de Fuentes
- Margarita Lozano Cast
- Carla Gravina as Caterina da Meda
- Giovanna Galletti Cast
- Caterina Boratto Cast
- Renzo Giovampietro Cast
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