Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun
"Satanic lust behind cloister walls..."
Originally released in 1977. Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun is a horror film. directed by Jesús Franco. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Susan Hemingway, Ana Zanatti, and William Berger
Synopsis
16-year-old Maria is forced into Serra D'Aires convent, secretly run by Satanists.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (39 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Susan Hemingway
as Maria Rosalea Coutinho
Ana Zanatti
as Mother Alma, the Grand Priestess
William Berger
as Father Vicente
Herbert Fux
as Satan
Vítor Mendes
as António Fernando Queiroz de Melo
Anton Diffring
as Old Priest
Aida Vargas
as Joanna, a Nun
Esther Studer
as Josefina
Dagmar Bürger
as Nun
Herman José
as Manuel Gonçalves
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Ascot Film
- Elite Film
- Cinemec Zweite Produktions KG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun about?
16-year-old Maria is forced into Serra D'Aires convent, secretly run by Satanists.
Who directed Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun?
Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun was directed by Jesús Franco.
How long is Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun?
Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun released?
Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun was released on March 10, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun?
The main cast of Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun includes Susan Hemingway, Ana Zanatti, William Berger, Herbert Fux, Vítor Mendes.