The Weekend Nun (TV 1972)

True story of Jane Duco, a young nun who also had a job as a probation officer.

Director:

Jeannot Szwarc

Writer:

Ken Trevey

Stars:

Joanna Pettet, Vic Morrow, Ann Sothern

Cast

Cast overview:
Joanna Pettet	...	Sister Mary Damian / Marjorie Walker
Vic Morrow	...	Chuck Jardine
Ann Sothern	...	Mother Bonaventure
James Gregory	...	Sid Richardson
Beverly Garland	...	Bobby Sue Prewitt
Kay Lenz	...	Audree Prewitt
Michael Clark	...	Rick Seiden
Tina Andrews	...	Bernetta
Judson Pratt	...	Priest
Lynn Borden	...	Connie
Marion Ross	...	Mrs. Crowe
Stephen Rogers	...	Arlen Crowe
Ann Summers	...	Administrator
Barbara Werle	...	Sister Gratia

Storyline

This movie is based on the true life story of a nun who goes to work as a probation officer. The story follows Sister Damian to her day job as probation officer Marjorie Walker. The naive nun is exposed to the seedy side of life, dealing with drug addicts and a suicidal teen prostitute, Audree. The show focuses on the conflict Sister Damian Marjorie has between her vows and her need to do the social work she feels is her calling.

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Plot Keywords:

nun | probation officer | probation | pregnancy | juvenile | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 December 1972 (USA)

Also Known As:

Matter of the Heart

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miller-Milkis Productions, Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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