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Monk Dawson

Monk Dawson

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Monk Dawson

"Guided by faith. Blinded by hope. Betrayed by love."

1998

1h 44m

5.3(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

A novice monk from the north of England is expelled from his order and relocates to London, where he struggles with his spiritual goals, earthly temptations and personal ideals. In the capital, he finds work as a jobbing journalist but is soon drowning in a sea of betrayal and misplaced affection.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

John Michie

John Michie

Eddie Dawson

Benedict Taylor

Benedict Taylor

Bobby Winterman

Paula Hamilton

Paula Hamilton

Jenny Stanten

Martin Kemp

Martin Kemp

David Allenby

Rupert Vansittart

Rupert Vansittart

Fr Timothy

Frances Tomelty

Frances Tomelty

Mrs. Carter

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra

Mollie Joliff

Kate Steavenson-Payne

Kate Steavenson-Payne

Theresa Carter

Michael Cashman

Michael Cashman

Prior of Pixhaven

Toby Hadoke

Toby Hadoke

Br Simon

Creative team

Directed by: Tom Waller
Written by: James Magrane
Produced by: Tom Waller

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