The Nun's Story

June. 18,1959      NR
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

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 as  Mother Marcella

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