Monk Dawson

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

1998 1h 44m EN

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5.2

MID

★5.2TMDB · 6

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Guided by faith. Blinded by hope. Betrayed by love.”

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Cast

John Michie
Eddie Dawson
Benedict Taylor
Bobby Winterman
Paula Hamilton
Jenny Stanten
Martin Kemp
David Allenby
Rupert Vansittart
Fr Timothy
Frances Tomelty
Mrs. Carter
Rhona Mitra
Mollie Joliff
Kate Steavenson-Payne
Theresa Carter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tom Waller
Writers: James Magrane
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tom Waller, shot by Teoh Gay Hian. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 7

CAST

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John Michie and Benedict Taylor and Paula Hamilton carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Guided by faith. Blinded by hope. Betrayed by love.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0117077 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tom Waller directs. Teoh Gay Hian behind the camera. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Tom Waller, shot by Teoh Gay Hian. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4John Michie and Benedict Taylor and Paula Hamilton carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Guided by faith. Blinded by hope. Betrayed by love.".
6IMDB entry: tt0117077 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.