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13 September 1985 (USA)
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What unspeakable crime took place behind the third floor window? Only Agnes knows. And Dr. Martha Livingston is the one person who can unravel the mystery.
Plot:
When a naive novice nun is discovered with a dead newborn in her convent quarters, a court appointed psychiatrist investigates her case. full summary | add synopsis
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Mother Superior
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 1 win
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2 nominations
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Stageworks Theatre Hosts Auditions For Agnes Of God 11/21
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 21 November 2009, 9:44 AM, PST)
George Lucas, Meg Tilly, Kirk Douglas: Governors Awards 2009
(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 5:42 PM, PST)
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 21 November 2009, 9:44 AM, PST)
George Lucas, Meg Tilly, Kirk Douglas: Governors Awards 2009
(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 5:42 PM, PST)
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Interesting drama
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jane Fonda | ... | Dr. Martha Livingston |
 | Anne Bancroft | ... | Mother Miriam Ruth |
 | Meg Tilly | ... | Sister Agnes |
 | Anne Pitoniak | ... | Dr. Livingston's Mother |
| Winston Rekert | ... | Det. Langevin |
| Gratien Gélinas | ... | Father Martineau |
| Guy Hoffman | ... | Justice Joseph Leveau |
| Gabriel Arcand | ... | Monsignor |
| Françoise Faucher | ... | Eve LeClaire |
| Jacques Tourangeau | ... | Eugene Lyon |
| Janine Fluet | ... | Sister Marguerite |
| Deborah Grover | ... | Sister Anne |
| Michele George | ... | Sister Susanna |
| Samantha Langevin | ... | Sister Jeannine |
| Jacqueline Blais | ... | Sister David Marie |
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Runtime:
98 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Netherlands:12 |
Canada:14+ (Ontario) |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-16 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 |
USA:PG-13 |
West Germany:12 |
Peru:14 |
Singapore:PG |
Iceland:12
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Amanda Plummer won the 1982 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Agnes of God".
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Doctor Martha Livingston:
Agnes, how do you feel about babies?
Sister Agnes: Oh, they frighten me; I'm afraid I'll drop them. They have a soft spot on their heads, and if you drop them so they land on their heads, they become stupid. I was dropped on MY head; that's why I don't understand things.
Doctor Martha Livingston: Like what?
Sister Agnes: Numbers! You can spend your whole life counting 'em and never reach the end.
Doctor Martha Livingston: I don't understand them, either... Do you 'spose I was dropped on my head?
Sister Agnes: [concerned] I hope not... it's a terrible thing to be dropped on your head.
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Sister Agnes: Oh, they frighten me; I'm afraid I'll drop them. They have a soft spot on their heads, and if you drop them so they land on their heads, they become stupid. I was dropped on MY head; that's why I don't understand things.
Doctor Martha Livingston: Like what?
Sister Agnes: Numbers! You can spend your whole life counting 'em and never reach the end.
Doctor Martha Livingston: I don't understand them, either... Do you 'spose I was dropped on my head?
Sister Agnes: [concerned] I hope not... it's a terrible thing to be dropped on your head.
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References The Blues Brothers (1980)
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I find it odd that I have never heard of this film before tonight. Sure, I was only a child when it was released, but since the film has many good qualities I would have thought I'd heard about it anyway. "Agnes of God" is a very interesting drama about a nun who, apparently, has murdered her new-born child. Meg Tilly is sensational as Agnes! I've never been more impressed by her. The film is even quite suspenseful at times and you have a lot to think about after the movie has ended. The cinematography is great (which is no surprise when Sven Nykvist is involved) and the score is beautiful. "Agnes of God" is a very good film.