Question 1

Why did Christopher Reeve want to star in Monsignor?

Accepted Answer

Reeve was keen to play against his 'Superman' superhero screen persona and saw the role as a chance to play a morally ambiguous character who was neither clearly good nor clearly bad.

Question 2

What did Christopher Reeve blame for the film's poor reception?

Accepted Answer

Reeve blamed the film's poor box-office and critical reception on the editing, saying the movie became a series of outrageous incidents that became laughable without focus or justification.

Question 3

How many decades does the plot of Monsignor cover?

Accepted Answer

The plot covers three decades, with Father Flaherty aging from his twenties to his fifties.

Question 4

Where did the filmmakers film the Vatican scenes instead of the actual Vatican?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers used the Villa Farnese in Caprarola, Italy, about 40 miles outside Rome, to double for the Vatican interiors.

Question 5

Which actor plays the character Flaherty in Monsignor?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Reeve plays the character Flaherty.

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