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The Name of the Rose (1986)

"Who, in the name of God, is getting away with murder?"

7.519862h 10mEN
DramaThrillerMystery

Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

2h 10m

Language

EN

Release

September 24, 1986

Director

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Official Trailer

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Overview

14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks u...

Cast

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

William of Baskerville

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Adso of Melk

Helmut Qualtinger

Helmut Qualtinger

Remigio da Varagine

Elya Baskin

Elya Baskin

Severinus

Michael Lonsdale

Michael Lonsdale

The Abbot

Volker Prechtel

Volker Prechtel

Malachia

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Jorge de Burgos

William Hickey

William Hickey

Ubertino da Casale

Michael Habeck

Michael Habeck

Berengar

Urs Althaus

Urs Althaus

Venantius

Valentina Vargas

Valentina Vargas

The Girl

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Salvatore

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Name of the Rose (1986), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Name of the Rose. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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