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Cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as Pater Joseph McMahon
Annette O'Toole
as Nana Marie 'Nim' Fitzpatrick
M. Emmet Walsh
as Detective Mulligan
Milo O'Shea
as Monsignor Casey
David Groh
as Michael Drumm
Madeleine Sherwood
as Mrs. Chase
Jean De Baer
as Gene Drumm
David Strathairn
as Stuart Chase
Frances Fisher
as Maureen Phelan
Peter Crombie
as Dan Phelan
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1987
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresTV Movie, Thriller, Drama
Votes15
DirectorJud Taylor
WritersJames Costigan
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBroken Vows
About Broken Vows
When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Directed by Jud Taylor, Broken Vows leans on a strong ensemble — Tommy Lee Jones, Annette O'Toole, M. Emmet Walsh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 1987.
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