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The Nun's Story

From the very beginning, she was not like the others...
Jun 18, 1959 · 2h 31m
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Drama

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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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CAST

Audrey Hepburn
Sister Luke
Peter Finch
Dr. Fortunati
Edith Evans
Rev. Mother Emmanuel
Peggy Ashcroft
Mother Mathilde
Dean Jagger
Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal
Mildred Dunnock
Sister Margharita
Beatrice Straight
Mother Christophe
Patricia Collinge
Sister William
Directed by Fred Zinnemann

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$3,500,000
Revenue
$12,800,000
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
Country
US

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