Visions of Ecstasy

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Visions of Ecstasy

"Banned for over 20 years"

1989

0h 20m

5.4(27 votes)

Horror

Thriller

Overview

The 16th century Carmelite nun St. Teresa, surrounded by candles and crosses, fantasizes about making love to a crucified Christ and her own psyche.

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3 featured cast members

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Louise Downie

St. Teresa of Avila

Elisha Scott

Psyche of St. Teresa

Dan Fox

Christ

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Directed by: Nigel Wingrove
Written by: Nigel Wingrove
Produced by: John Stephenson

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