The Nun's Story (1959)

Name: The Nun's Story
Genre: Drama
Released: 1959
Duration: 151 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Dean Jagger

2h 31m United States of America

Drama

Plot

Sister Luke, hailing from a privileged Belgian background, embarks on a transformative journey as she enters a convent. As she dedicates herself to her faith, she grapples with the challenges of her commitment amidst personal crises and the turmoil of World War II. The struggles of faith, duty, and the harsh realities of life test her resolve, pushing her to confront the true meaning of her vows. Sister Luke's story unfolds as a poignant exploration of sacrifice and the complexities of belief in a world fraught with conflict and disappointment.

Cast

Audrey Hepburn Peter Finch Edith Evans Peggy Ashcroft Dean Jagger Mildred Dunnock Beatrice Straight Patricia Collinge Rosalie Crutchley Ruth White Barbara O'Neil Margaret Phillips Patricia Bosworth Colleen Dewhurst Stephen Murray