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The Nun's Story

The Nun's Story

Drama · 1959

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.

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The Nun's Story

“From the very beginning, she was not like the others...”

1959 Drama 2h 31m

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7.2 / 10

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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.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Fred Zinnemann

Written by

Robert Anderson

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

Sister Luke

Peter Finch

Peter Finch

Dr. Fortunati

Edith Evans

Edith Evans

Rev. Mother Emmanuel

Peggy Ashcroft

Peggy Ashcroft

Mother Mathilde

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal

Mildred Dunnock

Mildred Dunnock

Sister Margharita

Beatrice Straight

Beatrice Straight

Mother Christophe

Court is in session

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.