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When a naive novice nun is discovered with a dead newborn in her convent quarters, a court-appointed psychiatrist investigates her case.When a naive novice nun is discovered with a dead newborn in her convent quarters, a court-appointed psychiatrist investigates her case.When a naive novice nun is discovered with a dead newborn in her convent quarters, a court-appointed psychiatrist investigates her case.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 2 wins & 5 nominations total
Guy Hoffmann
- Justice Joseph Leveau
- (as Guy Hoffman)
Rita Tuckett
- Sister Geraldine
- (as Rita Tucket)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMeg Tilly said that her best film experience was working with director Norman Jewison and actresses Jane Fonda and Anne Bancroft on this picture.
- Quotes
Mother Miriam Ruth: My dear, I don't think a Communion wafer has the recommended daily allowance of anything.
Sister Agnes: [whispers] Of God...
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: Worst Movies of Summer 1985 (1985)
Featured review
Interesting Little Film That Packs a Heavy Punch.
A young nun (Meg Tilly, Oscar-nominated) is discovered one night with a dead baby and it appears that it is a new-born. How can this be though as the nun is supposedly a virgin and showed no signs of even being pregnant? Enter psychiatrist Jane Fonda who is sent to examine the highly mysterious and secretive Tilly. Fonda immediately locks horns with mother superior Anne Bancroft (Oscar-nominated) as Bancroft feels that the outside world has no right to disturb anyone in the convent. Fonda tries to help Tilly who appears to have a problem distinguishing between reality and fantasy. A really tense film that will keep you guessing until the very end. The screenplay is smart and Norman Jewison does another fine directing job here. The film is flawed in many areas and could even be considered very negative towards the Catholic Church, but it is still a production that is worth a look. 4 stars out of 5.
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- tfrizzell
- Jul 19, 2002
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Box office
- Budget
- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $25,627,836
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $221,552
- Sep 15, 1985
- Gross worldwide
- $25,627,836
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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