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The Magdalene Sisters (2002)
7.8
Ratings: 7.8/10 from 14,469 users
Metascore:
83/100
Reviews: 181 user | 126 critic | 38 from Metacritic.com Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum. Director:Peter MullanWriter:Peter Mullan |
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Nominated for BAFTA Film Award.
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| Dorothy Duffy | ... |
Rose
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Una
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Britta Smith | ... |
Katy
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Frances Healy | ... |
Sister Jude
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Eithne McGuinness | ... |
Sister Clementine
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Phyllis MacMahon | ... |
Sister Augusta
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Rebecca Walsh | ... |
Josephine
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Eamonn
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Chris Patrick-Simpson | ... |
Brendan
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Sean Colgan | ... |
Seamus
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Daniel Costello | ... |
Father Fitzroy
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A thoroughly mind provoking film about 3 young women whom, under tragic circumstances see themselves cast away to a Magdalene Asylum for young women t in 1964. One of many like institutions, the asylums are run like prisons and young girls are forced to do workhouse laundry and hard labor. The asylum, one of many that existed in Theocratic Catholic Ireland, is for supposedly 'fallen' women. Here, young girls are imprisoned indefinitely and endure agonizing punishments and a long, harsh working system which leaves them physically drained and mentally damaged. As the girls bond together, it soon becomes clear that the only way out of the Magdalene convent is to escape, but with twisted Sister Bridget running the wing, any chances seem limited... Written by Anonymous
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other. See more »Genres:
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Rated R for violence/cruelty, nudity, sexual content and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
Die unbarmherzigen Schwestern See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
€64,807 (Italy) (1 September 2002) (29 Screens)Gross:
$15,722,258 (Worldwide) (6 November 2003) (except USA)Company Credits
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Margaret: Well, what is it you're wanting to show me? Come on, Kevin, what's the secret?
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(uncredited)
Traditional Irish folksong
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Peter Mullan has remarked that the film was initially made because victims of Magdalene Asylums had no closure. They had not received any recognition, compensation, or apology, and many remained lifelong devout Catholics. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: The guitar the man plays at the beginning of the film is a Taylor acoustic guitar. Taylor Guitars was not established until 1974. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Margaret: Well, what is it you're wanting to show me? Come on, Kevin, what's the secret?
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Special thanks to ... all at the Glasgow Film Office. See more »Soundtracks
"The Well Below the Valley"(uncredited)
Traditional Irish folksong
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