The Nun(1967)
La Religieuse
The banned film by Jacques Rivette
The Nun Synopsis
In eighteenth-century France, a girl is forced against her will to take vows as a nun. Three mothers superior treat her in radically different ways, ranging from maternal concern, to sadistic persecution, to lesbian desire.
The Nun (1967) is a drama film directed by Jacques Rivette, released on July 26, 1967 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, Micheline Presle and Francine Bergé. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 107 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Rivette
- Writers:
- Denis Diderot, Jean Gruault, Jacques Rivette
- Producers:
- Georges de Beauregard
- Cinematographer:
- Alain Levent
- Composer:
- Jean-Claude Eloy
- Production:
- SNC, Rome-Paris Films
- Status:
- Released
The Nun (1967) Trailer
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The Nun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Karina
as Suzanne
Liselotte Pulver
as Mme de Chelles
Micheline Presle
as Mme de Moni
Francine Bergé
as Soeur Sainte-Christine
Francisco Rabal
as Dom Morel
Christiane Lénier
as Mme Simonin
Yori Bertin
as Soeur Saint-Thérèse
- Hubert Buthion
Hubert Buthion
as L'Archevêque
Françoise Godde
as La Domestique
Charles Millot
as Monsieur Simonin
Marc Eyraud
as La Père Séraphin
Gilette Barbier
as Soeur Saint-Jean
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Rivette, written by Denis Diderot, Jean Gruault and Jacques Rivette, produced by Georges de Beauregard.
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The Nun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 107 ratings.
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The Nun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nun online?
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The Nun (1967) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Nun?
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The main cast of The Nun (1967) includes Anna Karina, Liselotte Pulver, Micheline Presle, Francine Bergé and Francisco Rabal. The film was directed by Jacques Rivette. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nun released?
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The Nun was released on July 26, 1967 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is The Nun worth watching?
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The Nun (1967) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Nun?
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