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The Singing Nun is a 1966 American semi-biographical film about the life of Jeanine Deckers, a nun who recorded the chart-topping hit song "Dominique". It starred Debbie Reynolds in the title role. The film also stars Ricardo Montalbán, Katharine Ross, Chad Everett, and Ed Sullivan as himself. It was Henry Koster's final directing job.
Harry Sukman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment. Randy Sparks wrote the English translations of Jeanine Deckers' songs as well as writing a couple of original songs for the film.
As for the film itself its "Worth Watching". It come across like a Disney movie from the 1960's. However in reality its about as good as a "Hallmark Christmas Movie".
Debbie Reynolds does keep the film moving along. The story seems a little far fetched. I have a feeling the writer took major creative license with the facts. The story starts off as Sister Ann enters a new place of residence. Her singing catches the ear of a priest. The priest knows a record producer. Before you know Sister Ann is a huge recording artist. This spotlight however doesn't blind Sister Ann to her calling. Debbie Reynolds was an ideal choice to play sister Ann. However Agnes Moorehead plays a Nun Version of Endora.
Now I am not a Catholic and I not a "Born Again Christian" but I like the film but not enough to want to see it again for a long time.
It was nice however to see Nuns in a positive light.
The Singing Nun is a 1966 American semi-biographical film about the life of Jeanine Deckers, a nun who recorded the chart-topping hit song "Dominique". It starred Debbie Reynolds in the title role. The film also stars Ricardo Montalbán, Katharine Ross, Chad Everett, and Ed Sullivan as himself. It was Henry Koster's final directing job.
Harry Sukman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment. Randy Sparks wrote the English translations of Jeanine Deckers' songs as well as writing a couple of original songs for the film.
As for the film itself its "Worth Watching". It come across like a Disney movie from the 1960's. However in reality its about as good as a "Hallmark Christmas Movie".
Debbie Reynolds does keep the film moving along. The story seems a little far fetched. I have a feeling the writer took major creative license with the facts. The story starts off as Sister Ann enters a new place of residence. Her singing catches the ear of a priest. The priest knows a record producer. Before you know Sister Ann is a huge recording artist. This spotlight however doesn't blind Sister Ann to her calling. Debbie Reynolds was an ideal choice to play sister Ann. However Agnes Moorehead plays a Nun Version of Endora.
Now I am not a Catholic and I not a "Born Again Christian" but I like the film but not enough to want to see it again for a long time.
It was nice however to see Nuns in a positive light.