During the Middle Ages, a traveling executioner hires an apprentice to learn the finer points of torture and execution, and a young girl is given by her parents to a Catholic convent.
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Luigi Diberti
Lord of Malfole
Known for
30 Coins
The Stendhal Syndrome
Arnaldo Ninchi
Folco
Known for
Boris
Arcane Sorcerer
Massimo Bellinzoni
Baino
Known for
Da zero a dieci
Dalia Zagni
Rozal (as Dalia Lahav)
Known for
Giovanna's Father
Lorella Morlotti
Venturina
Known for
Thus Spoke Bellavista
Massimo Sarchielli
Margherita's Father
Known for
Ladyhawke
Castle Freak
Brizio Montinaro
Lord of Campodose
Known for
The Anonymous Venetian
The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh
Marcello Cesena
Agateo
Known for
When Mom Is Away... With the In-laws
Consuelo Ferrara
Abbess
Known for
Arcane Sorcerer
Nando Gazzolo
Narrator (voice)
Known for
West and Soda
Eugenia Abbati
Miriam Abutori
Pupi Avati Director · Riz Ortolani Composer Cesare Bastelli Cinematographer
First release April 9, 1993 · Produced in Italy · Production Duea Film, Penta Film
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Union P.N.
Production
Duea Film
Production
Penta Film
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Istituto Luce Cinecittà
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Italy
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Italian
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Italian
Release dates
Italy · April 9, 1993
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