The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter
1996, Portuguese. Directed by Walter Lima Jr..
A story of doomed love
In the 18th century in a forgotten town, young Benedicta is the executioner's daughter. Monk Ambrosius, newly arrived at the village, pities the girl but his interest in her unleashes the jealousy of Rochus and the conflict between passion and celibacy begins.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 May 1996
- Original title
- O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco
- Country
- Brazil, United States of America
- Written by
- Toby Coe, Walter Lima Jr.
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The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1996. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter?
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Who directed The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter?
The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter (1996) was directed by Walter Lima Jr. and stars Patricia Pillar, Murilo Benício, Karina Barum.