The Nun's Story (1959)
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.
Top billed cast
Audrey HepburnSister Luke
Peter FinchDr. Fortunati
Edith EvansRev. Mother Emmanuel
Peggy AshcroftMother Mathilde
Dean JaggerDr. Hubert Van Der Mal
Mildred DunnockSister Margharita
Beatrice StraightMother Christophe
Patricia CollingeSister William
Rosalie CrutchleySister Eleanor
Ruth WhiteMother Marcella
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