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The Nun's Story

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The Nun's Story is a 1959 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, and Peggy Ashcroft. The screenplay was written by Robert Anderson, based on the popular 1956 novel of the same name by Kathryn Hulme. The film tells the life of Sister Luke (Hepburn), a young woman who decides to enter a convent and make the many sacrifices required by her choice.

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1959 · 2h 31m · Drama

TMDB 7.2/10 (204 votes)

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

Box office $13M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Fred ZinnemannDirector

Audrey Hepburnas Sister Luke

Peter Finchas Dr. Fortunati

Edith Evansas Rev. Mother Emmanuel

Peggy Ashcroftas Mother Mathilde

Dean Jaggeras Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal

Mildred Dunnockas Sister Margharita

Beatrice Straightas Mother Christophe

Patricia Collingeas Sister William

Rosalie Crutchleyas Sister Eleanor

Ruth Whiteas Mother Marcella

Barbara O'Neilas Mother Didyma

Margaret Phillipsas Sister Pauline PPatricia Bosworthas Simone

Colleen Dewhurstas Dangerous Hospital Patient