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The Name of the Rose

7.5/10

Rating

130 min

Runtime

1986

Release Year

Jean-Jacques Annaud

Director

Cast

Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger, Elya Baskin, Michael Lonsdale

Quick Synopsis

In the 14th century, Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young apprentice arrive at a remote monastery to attend a theological conference, only to discover that several monks have been killed under suspicious circumstances. As William investigates the murders, he faces opposition from the Church's hierarchy and uncovers a secretive conspiracy among the monks within the monastery. Relying on his sharp intellect and deductive skills, William works to unravel the mystery while navigating the complex religious and political tensions of the time.

Detailed Synopsis of The Name of the Rose

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.

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