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The Nun's Story (DVD, 1959)

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"The Nun's Story" is a classic drama film on DVD from 1959, directed by Fred Zinnemann. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Colleen Dewhurst, and Peter Finch, this emotional tale follows the journey of a nun struggling to find her place in the world. With a run time of 149 minutes, viewers can immerse themselves in the powerful performances and captivating storyline. The DVD format ensures a high-quality viewing experience, making it a must-have for fans of vintage cinema.This English language film is suitable for all ages with a G rating, and features a stellar cast including Edith Evans, Mildred Dunnock, Dean Jagger, and Peggy Ashcroft. The aspect ratio of 16:9 enhances the visual presentation, allowing audiences to fully appreciate the depth and beauty of this timeless cinematic masterpiece.

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In 1930, in Belgium, Gabrielle van der Mal is the stubborn daughter of the prominent surgeon Dr. Pascin Van Der Mal that decides to leave her the upper-class family to enter to a convent, expecting to work as nun in Congo with tropical diseases. She says good-bye to her sisters Louise and Marie; to her brother Pierre; and to her beloved father, and subjects herself to the stringent rules of the retrograde institution, including interior silent and excessive humbleness and humiliation. After a long period working in a mental institution, Gaby is finally assigned to go to Congo, where she works with the Atheist and cynical, but brilliant, Dr. Fortunati. Sister Luke proves to be very efficient nurse and assistant, and Dr. Fortunati miraculous heals her tuberculosis. Years later, she is ordered to return to Belgium and when her motherland is invaded by the Germans, she learns that her beloved father was murdered by the enemy while he was helping wounded members of the resistance.

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UPC9332412006617

eBay Product ID (ePID)6051100614

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ActorAudrey Hepburn, Colleen Dewhurst, Edith Evans, Mildred Dunnock, Peter Finch, Dean Jagger, Peggy Ashcroft

Aspect Ratio16:9

RatingG

Movie/TV TitleThe Nun's Story

DirectorFred Zinnemann

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

GenreDrama

Run Time149 Mins

TypeDvd

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Release Year1959

Number of Discs1

DistributorCompass Media Entertainment

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by sher59
04 Jul, 2023
Great Movie
1 of my all time favourite movies that I use to watch with my late father
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by isk.au.wogkb9ow17
09 Apr, 2020
A great movie, showing the difference between true Christianity( love for one another) and man made religion.
Excellent depiction of the difference between God and love for others which is the truth, with the man made institutions that dehumanise in the name of God. Wonderful movie.
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by andupen-83
12 Sep, 2023
Great
True to the book from which this movie was followed
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by terrharra-0
22 Oct, 2020
Simple & to the point
the story is believable & the acting by Audrey Hepburn as the nun who tries & fails is very moving Well supported by Peter Finch & sensitively directed by Fred Zinnemann
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by nimbinpaul10
31 Oct, 2020
the nuns story depressing
too true , I remember it from years ago the harsh times nun's encountered ...............a bit sad couldn't watch it all again
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by togan31
11 Feb, 2020
Wonderful movie great story
I first saw this movie when I was very young didn’t understand all of it I can remember being horrified when the girls went into the convent getting all there lovely long hair cut off watching it now it was a wonderful story set in a difficult time and I loved it beautifully filmed recommend it great movie
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by debrramsbotha_0
09 Jul, 2020
True to word
Brings back memories of a life gone now
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by pesl_18
10 Apr, 2020
Just Fantastic.
All time classic with heaps of stars and one of the greatest performances of Audrey Hepburn.
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by blond-9379
09 Sep, 2021
Great classic movie
Audrey Hepburn and Peter finch great actors
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by topcat024
09 Dec, 2021
Great movie
No issues to report
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