The Nun's Story (1959)
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Reviews Counted: 14 Fresh: 13 Rotten:1 Average Rating: 7.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 31 mins
Synopsis:
A young nun dedicated to medical work in the African Congo and in World War II Belgium struggles to reconcile her independent spirit to the rigors and humility of a religious life. Academy Award Nominations: 8, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress--Audrey Hepburn, Best... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Edith Evans, Peggy Ashcroft, Dean Jagger
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01/03/08 03:15 AM
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A superbly restrained piece of filmmaking, with Zinnemann directing in simple, unadorned style and Hepburn giving a truly radiant performance.
11/01/07 05:59 PM
Considered to be Zinnemann's masterpiece, this drama depicts the spiritual tug of war of a young nun, beautifully played by Audrey Hepburn, between adherence to vows of chastity and obedience and rebellion against those very for her self-fulfillment
08/23/06 05:17 PM
It's still a long haul (made no lighter by Franz Waxman's abominably insistent score) for anyone not committed to theological problems of faith, conscience and obedience.
06/24/06 03:17 AM
Certainly doesn't offer the positive depiction of religious life common in 1950s Hollywood, but it's not an anti-religious or anti-Catholic depiction either.
04/12/06 05:16 PM
Moving, controversial (for its time) religious tale starring Audrey Hepburn.
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08/01/05 06:44 PM
Zinneman, an intelligent if dullish director, has avoided such obvious pitfalls in this adaptation of a factually based best-seller.
05/24/03 08:02 AM
In the role of the nun, Miss Hepburn is fluent and luminous.
05/20/03 05:02 PM
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