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The Name of the Rose (1986)

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.

  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Mystery

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sean ConnerySean ConneryWilliam of Baskerville
  • Photo of F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray AbrahamBernardo Gui
  • Photo of Christian SlaterChristian SlaterAdso of Melk
  • Photo of Helmut QualtingerHelmut QualtingerRemigio da Varagine
  • Photo of Ilya BaskinIlya BaskinSeverinus
  • Photo of Michael LonsdaleMichael LonsdaleThe Abbot
  • Photo of Volker PrechtelVolker PrechtelMalachia
  • Photo of Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Jorge de Burgos
  • Photo of William HickeyWilliam HickeyUbertino da Casale
  • Photo of Ron PerlmanRon PerlmanSalvatore

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