The Name of the Rose Movie (1986)
An intellectually nonconformist friar investigates a series of mysterious deaths in an isolated abbey.
1327: after a mysterious death in a Benedictine Abbey, the monks are convinced that the apocalypse is coming. With the Abbey to play host to a council on the Franciscan's Order's belief that the Church should rid itself of wealth, William of Baskerville, a respected Franciscan friar, is asked to assist in determining the cause of the untimely death. Alas, more deaths occur as the investigation draws closer to uncovering the secret the Abbey wants hidden, and there is finally no stopping the Holy Inquisition from taking an active hand in the process. William and his young novice must race against time to prove the innocence of the unjustly accused and avoid the wrath of Holy Inquisitor Bernardo Gui.
1327: after a mysterious death in a Benedictine Abbey, the monks are convinced that the apocalypse is coming. With the Abbey to play host to a council on the Franciscan's Order's belief that the Church should rid itself of wealth, William of Baskerville, a respected Franciscan friar, is asked to assist in determining the cause of the untimely death. Alas, more deaths occur as the investigation draws closer to uncovering the secret the Abbey wants hidden, and there is finally no stopping the Holy Inquisition from taking an active hand in the process. William and his young novice must race against time to prove the innocence of the unjustly accused and avoid the wrath of Holy Inquisitor Bernardo Gui.
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In 1327, Brother William of Baskerville is sent to investigate a wealthy Italian abbey whose monks are suspected of heresy. When his mission is overshadowed by seven bizarre deaths patterned on the book of Revelation, Brother William turns detective, following the trail of a conspiracy that brings him face-to-face with the abbey's labyrinthine secrets, the subversive effects of laughter, and the medieval Inquisition. Caught in a power struggle between the emperor he serves and the pope who rules the Church, Brother William comes to see that what is at stake is larger than any mere political dispute–that his investigation is being blocked by those who fear imagination, curiosity, and the power of ideas.
Sean Connery in a very exciting movie. A "must see" for all Connery fans!
Sean Connery in a very exciting movie. A "must see" for all Connery fans!
also a great movie
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1327: after a mysterious death in a Benedictine Abbey, the monks are convinced that the apocalypse is coming. With the Abbey to play host to a council on the Franciscan's Order's belief that the Church should rid itself of wealth, William of Baskerville, a respected Franciscan friar, is asked to assist in determining the cause of the untimely death. Alas, more deaths occur as the investigation draws closer to uncovering the secret the Abbey wants hidden, and there is finally no stopping the Holy Inquisition from taking an active hand in the process. William and his young novice must race against time to prove the innocence of the unjustly accused and avoid the wrath of Holy Inquisitor Bernardo Gui.Details
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 2:10 hours
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud
- Writer: Umberto Eco (novel), Andrew Birkin (screenplay), Gérard Brach (screenplay), Howard Franklin (screenplay), Alain Godard (screenplay)
- Actors: Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger, Elya Baskin
- Language: English, Latin
- Country: Italy, West Germany, France
- Awards: Won 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 15 wins & 5 nominations
- Production Company: Nelson Entertainment
- ASIN: B0001Z37IG
- Year Released: 1986
- Release Date: Sep 23, 1986
- DVD Date: Jul 5, 2004
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