The Nun's Story(1959)
“From the very beginning, she was not like the others...”
Overview
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Director
Fred Zinnemann
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
Audrey Hepburn
as Sister Luke
Peter Finch
as Dr. Fortunati
Edith Evans
as Rev. Mother Emmanuel
Peggy Ashcroft
as Mother Mathilde
Dean Jagger
as Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal
Mildred Dunnock
as Sister Margharita
Beatrice Straight
as Mother Christophe
Patricia Collinge
as Sister William
Rosalie Crutchley
as Sister Eleanor
Ruth White
as Mother Marcella
Barbara O'Neil
as Mother Didyma
Margaret Phillips
as Sister Pauline
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
2h 31m
Language
Latin
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch The Nun's Story?▼
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What is The Nun's Story about?▼
After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II.
Who directed The Nun's Story?▼
The Nun's Story was directed by Fred Zinnemann and released in 1959. It is a drama film.
How long is The Nun's Story?▼
The Nun's Story has a runtime of 2 hours and 31 minutes (151 minutes total).
Who stars in The Nun's Story?▼
The cast of The Nun's Story includes Audrey Hepburn as Sister Luke, Peter Finch as Dr. Fortunati, Edith Evans as Rev. Mother Emmanuel, Peggy Ashcroft as Mother Mathilde, Dean Jagger as Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal and more.
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