Sean Conneryscreen performanceSean Connery plays William of Baskerville in The Name of the Rose.
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William of Baskerville
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William of Baskerville in The Name of the Rose (1986), played by Sean Connery.
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Film guide · 1 film · 1986Main sequence runtime: 2h 10m
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1986 · 2h 10m
Portrayed by Sean Connery · screen performanceSean Connery is credited as William of Baskerville in The Name of the Rose (1986).
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Screen credits: The Name of the Rose (1986) — Sean Connery as William of Baskerville.
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