Monsignor Quixote
1985, English. Directed by Rodney Bennett.
A modern adaptation of the Don Quixote theme based on a novel by Graham Greene
Sir Alec Guiness stars with Leo McKern in the story of a friendship between a Catholic priest and a Communist Mayor. Together they travel from their remote village to Madrid and back exploring their friendship, the demands of belief and constancy of faith. This lavish production filmed entirely on location captures the wit, warmth, and vitality that make the original novel by Graham Greene a unique work of literature.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Rodney BennettDirector
- Alec GuinnessFather Quixote
- Leo McKernSancho Zancas
- Ian RichardsonBishop of Motopo
- Graham CrowdenThe Bishop
- Maurice DenhamSenor Diego
- Philip StoneFather Leopoldo
- Rosalie CrutchleyTeresa
- Valentine PelkaFather Herrera
- Don FellowsProfessor Pilbeam
- Clive MerrisonShop Assistant
- Anton LesserRobber
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Graham Greene, Christopher Neame
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What Monsignor Quixote is based on
Monsignor Quixote is based on Monsignor Quixote (1982) by Graham Greene.
1982
Monsignor Quixote
By Graham Greene
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Monsignor Quixote runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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Monsignor Quixote isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monsignor Quixote?
If you liked Monsignor Quixote, try Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life, Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy, Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly.
Who directed Monsignor Quixote?
Monsignor Quixote (1985) was directed by Rodney Bennett and stars Alec Guinness, Leo McKern, Ian Richardson.
What is Monsignor Quixote based on?
Monsignor Quixote is based on Monsignor Quixote (1982) by Graham Greene.