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Cast & Crew

Ron Perlman
As Salvatore
Michael Lonsdale
As The Abbot
Vernon Dobtcheff
As Hugh of Newcastle
Christian Slater
As Adso of Melk
Leopoldo Trieste
As Michele da Cesena
Sean Connery
As William of Baskerville
F. Murray Abraham
As Bernardo Gui

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In the 14th century, a Franciscan friar named William of Baskerville and his young apprentice Adso of Melk arrive at a Benedictine abbey in Northern Italy to attend a Church conference. However, their visit takes an unexpected turn when they discover that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. With the help of Salvatore, a hunchback who speaks in various languages, and Remigio da Varagine, William investigates the deaths and uncovers a hidden library containing classical works thought to have been lost for centuries. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they must confront the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks and fight against the Church's authority to uncover the truth behind the murders.

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The Name of the Rose was released in theaters on September 24, 1986.