Cast
Audrey Hepburn
as Sister Luke
Peter Finch
as Dr. Fortunati
Edith Evans
as Rev. Mother Emmanuel
Peggy Ashcroft
as Mother Mathilde
Dean Jagger
as Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal
Mildred Dunnock
as Sister Margharita
Beatrice Straight
as Mother Christophe
Patricia Collinge
as Sister William
Rosalie Crutchley
as Sister Eleanor
Ruth White
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1959
Runtime2h 31m
LanguageLatin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes204
DirectorFred Zinnemann
WritersRobert Anderson
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Nun's Story
About The Nun's Story
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.
Directed by Fred Zinnemann, The Nun's Story leans on a strong ensemble — Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans — 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 drama titles of 1959.
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