A Prayer for Nettie(1995)
A Prayer for Nettie Synopsis
A Prayer For Nettie dramatizes the death of an elderly woman who was Cumming’s photographic model from 1982 to 1993, presenting an improvised series of prayers and memorials for Nettie Harris by people who knew her, and some who did not. In its ambiguous mix of tenderness and aggression, A Prayer For Nettie extends the traditions of the grotesque and the absurd. The fervent prayers of the actors are undermined by indifference, forgetfulness, and the presence of the camera. In the end, comedy turns the tables on piety and remembrance as Nettie looks up from the grave.
A Prayer for Nettie (1995) is a film directed by Donigan Cumming, released on January 1, 1995 with a runtime of 33m. It stars Donigan Cumming, Geoffrey Bates, Gerald Harvey and Nelson Coombs.
- Director:
- Donigan Cumming
- Producers:
- Donigan Cumming
- Cinematographer:
- Donigan Cumming
- Status:
- Released
A Prayer for Nettie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donigan Cumming
as Donigan
- Geoffrey Bates
Geoffrey Bates
as Geoff
- Gerald Harvey
Gerald Harvey
as Gerry
- Nelson Coombs
Nelson Coombs
as Nelson
- Joyce Donnison
Joyce Donnison
as Joyce
- Nettie Harris
Nettie Harris
as Nettie
- Raymond Beaudoin
Raymond Beaudoin
as Raymond
- Albert Ross Smith
Albert Ross Smith
as Albert
Key crew
Directed by Donigan Cumming, produced by Donigan Cumming.
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Who stars in A Prayer for Nettie?
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The main cast of A Prayer for Nettie (1995) includes Donigan Cumming, Geoffrey Bates, Gerald Harvey, Nelson Coombs and Joyce Donnison. The film was directed by Donigan Cumming. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Prayer for Nettie released?
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A Prayer for Nettie was released on January 1, 1995 and runs for 33m.