The Nun's Story (1959)

NR ★ 7.2/10 151 min Drama United States English

Director: Fred Zinnemann

Screenplay by: Robert Anderson
Novel: Kathryn C. Hulme

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

Description

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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Top 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

The Nun's Story Appears on 2 Curated Movie Lists

Canon Institutions

National Board Of Review's Yearly Top 10

National Board of Review #667

Filmmaker Curation

Martin Scorsese's Alternative List of Favorite Films

LaCinetek #03