IMDb >
Nasty Habits (1977)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsNasty Habits (1977) More at IMDbPro »
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers:
Release Date:
10 October 1977 (Sweden)
more
Plot:
In a Philadelphia convent, two nuns battle it out to be elected to the position of head abbess, and neither is about to let anything stand in the way of getting what she wants. | add synopsis
User Comments:
A Hail Mary Couldn't Save This One.
more (2 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Glenda Jackson | ... | Sister Alexandra | |
| Melina Mercouri | ... | Sister Gertrude | |
| Geraldine Page | ... | Sister Walburga | |
| Sandy Dennis | ... | Sister Winifred | |
| Anne Jackson | ... | Sister Mildred | |
| Anne Meara | ... | Sister Geraldine | |
| Susan Penhaligon | ... | Sister Felicity | |
| Edith Evans | ... | Sister Hildegard | |
| Jerry Stiller | ... | P.R. Priest | |
| Rip Torn | ... | Father Maximilian | |
| Eli Wallach | ... | Monsignor | |
| Suzanne Stone | ... | Bathildis | |
| Peter Bromilow | ... | Baudouin | |
| Shane Rimmer | ... | Officer | |
| Harry Ditson | ... | Ambrose |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Abbess
more
more
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
96 min
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Filming Locations:
Company:
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (2 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Nasty Habits (1977)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| The Devils | The Sound of Music | The Singing Nun | La religieuse | Manna from Heaven |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb UK section | Add this title to MyMovies |

It's the watergate scenario all over again only this time it's with nuns. A unique idea for sure that unfortunately just doesn't work. Namely it's because the writers seem to only key in on one angle and then just play it out until it's boring. A one joke with no other facet to it. There isn't even one scene that stands out as funny. There is absolutely no action to speak of and the dialogue is just to dry to elicit even a chuckle.
The once in a lifetime cast is also wasted. Dame Edith Evans, in her last film appearance, really gets it bad. She is given the typical old lady treatment. Shown for only a few minutes looking feeble and then promptly dying. Stiller, Meara, Torn, and Wallach are almost non existent.
Only Glenda Jackson comes off well. She actually manages to give her character and added dimension. The forcefulness of her personality really comes through on the screen. However her adversary, which is played by Sue Penhaligon, doesn't have that same type of strong presence. Therefore there is no real battle or confrontation.
Even the always reliable Sandy Dennis becomes a problem. They have her playing a sort of extended version of her drunk scene in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF. However the off key voice and tipsy behavior become too much. It ends up being really annoying.
The electronic music score is obtrusive. The pacing is terrible. The lack of momentum will have people turning this off long before it is over. This is good since the climax is really flat.
There are a few surprise cameos. One is by the late newscaster Jessica Savitch. Another by former talk show host Mike Douglas.