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Agnes of God is a 1985 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft and Meg Tilly. It was written by John Pielmeier, based on his 1979 play of the same name.
Sep 27, 1985 · When naive novice nun Agnes is discovered with a dead newborn baby in her convent quarters, court-appointed psychiatrist Dr. Martha Livingston investigates her case. Norman Jewison's adaptation of John Pielmeier's stage play.
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- Drama, Mystery
- Norman Jewison
- 1985-09-27
Roger Ebert criticizes the film adaptation of John Pielmeier's play, which explores the possibility of a virgin birth in a convent. He finds the story confused, the dialogue theatrical, and the questions raised unanswered.
Agnes of God is a 1979 play by American playwright John Pielmeier which tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth but does not believe she has. After the child is found dead, a psychiatrist and the mother superior of the convent clash during the resulting investigation.
- John Pielmeier
- 1979
With Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft, Meg Tilly and Anne Pitoniak. Agnes of God Blu-ray : https://amzn.to/3HHP1GU Agnes of God Streaming : https://amzn.to/3HIe7p2 ...more. Directed by Norman...
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An isolated convent becomes the setting for murder in this suspenseful tale of spiritual passion and pride. Jane Fonda, Ann Bancroft and Meg Tilly star in Norman...
A drama about a nun who gives birth to a baby and faces trial for murder. Starring Jane Fonda, Ann Bancroft and Meg Tilly, directed by Norman Jewison.
