Monsignor Quixote 37 years old

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.

Credits

Monsignor Quixote Cast

Name Character
Philip Stone He was 62, 79 years old when he died as Father Leopoldo
Alec Guinness He was 72, 86 years old when he died as Father Quixote
Leo McKern He was 66, 82 years old when he died as Sancho Zancas
Maurice Denham He was 77, 92 years old when he died as Senor Diego
Graham Crowden He was 64, 87 years old when he died as The Bishop
Valentine Pelka He was 30, now 68 years old as Father Herrera
Rosalie Crutchley She was 67, 77 years old when she died as Teresa
Ian Richardson He was 52, 72 years old when he died as Bishop of Motopo
Don Fellows He was 64, 84 years old when he died as Professor Pilbeam
Clive Merrison He was 41, now 78 years old as Shop Assistant
Anton Lesser He was 34, now 72 years old as Robber

Monsignor Quixote Crew

Name Department
Rodney Bennett as Director. He was 51 (now 89) years old Directing
Monsignor Quixote (37 years)

A modern adaptation of the Don Quixote theme based on a novel by Graham Greene

  • Release day: Friday, February 13, 1987
  • Runtime: 132 minutes