In 1964, a charismatic priest (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) clashes with a strict and disciplined nun (Meryl Streep). But when the nun suspects the priest of abusing the school's only black student, it threatens to tear the church apart. Co stars Amy Adams.
Film Trivia
- This film is based on the Pulitzer-winning play by John Patrick Shanley. Shanley also wrote and directed this film.
- Natalie Portman declined the role of Sister James. The role then went to Amy Adams.
- Oprah Winfrey lobbied for the role of Mrs. Miller, the mother of the abused student. But director John Patrick Shanley refused to even give her a reading.
- Just as he did with the play, director/writer John Patrick Shanley only told the actor who played Father Flynn whether or not Flynn was guilty. None of the other actors knew.
- This is the first film that John Patrick Shanley has directed in 18 years. His only film before this one was the comedy Joe Versus The Volcano.
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Director: John Patrick Shanley
Cast: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Carrie Preston, Viola Davis, Alice Drummond, Audrie J. Neenan, Susan Blommaert, Joseph Foster, Bridget Megan Clark
Genre: Drama
Price: £3.75
Certificate: 15
Year: 2008
Duration: 99 mins