Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor(1997)
Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor Synopsis
Calcutta, 1946. Violence rages in India. Sister Teresa teaches at a convent, but is haunted by the faces of the starving, the poor and the homeless; the faces of those less fortunate than her. With only her faith in God, she leaves the convent to live in the slums and care for the poor. An surprisingly, even one of the most revered, selfless heroes questioned her purpose.
Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (1997) is a drama and history film directed by Kevin Connor, released on October 5, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Geraldine Chaplin, Keene Curtis, Helena Carroll and David Byrd. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Connor
- Writers:
- Dominique LaPierre, Carol Kaplan, Dominique LaPierre
- Producers:
- Peter Shepherd, Leslie McRay
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Frift
- Composer:
- Irwin Fisch
- Production:
- Fox Family Channel, Hallmark Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Geraldine Chaplin
as Mother Teresa
Keene Curtis
as Father Van Exem
Helena Carroll
as Mother Superior
David Byrd
as Archbishop
William Katt
as Harry Harper
Ravindra Randeniya
as Police chief
- Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy
as Sister Gabriella
Sangeetha Weeraratne
as Subashini
Alan Shearman
as Sgt. Stout
Anna Mathias
as Sister Stephanie
Yashoda Wimaladharma
as Magdalena
- Prageeth Sanjeeva
Prageeth Sanjeeva
as Jyoti
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Connor, written by Dominique LaPierre, Carol Kaplan and Dominique LaPierre, produced by Peter Shepherd and Leslie McRay.
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Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor online?
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Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (1997) is available to stream on UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor?
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The main cast of Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (1997) includes Geraldine Chaplin, Keene Curtis, Helena Carroll, David Byrd and William Katt. The film was directed by Kevin Connor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor released?
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Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor was released on October 5, 1997 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor worth watching?
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Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (1997) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.