Nasty Habits
“Thee outrageous comedy!”
Synopsis
In a Philadelphia convent, two nuns battle it out to be elected to the position of head abbess, and neither is about to let anything stand in the way of getting what she wants.
Top Cast
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Glenda Jackson
Sister Alexandra
Melina Mercouri
Sister Gertrude
Geraldine Page
Sister Walburga
Sandy Dennis
Sister Winifred
Anne Jackson
Sister Mildred
Anne Meara
Sister Geraldine
Susan Penhaligon
Sister Felicity
Edith Evans
Sister Hildegard
Jerry Stiller
P.R. Priest
Rip Torn
Father Maximilian
Eli Wallach
Monsignor
Suzanne Stone
Bathildis
Peter Bromilow
Baudouin
Shane Rimmer
Officer I / C
Harry Ditson
Ambrose
Christopher Muncke
Gregory
Oliver Maguire
First Policeman
Alick Hayes
Abbot
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Enders
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- Nasty Habits
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Bowden Productions Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Robert Enders, Muriel Spark
John Cameron
Douglas Slocombe, Dan Lerner
Peter Tanner
Robert Enders, George Barrie
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Enders
Screenplay
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Director
Robert Enders
Producer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Dan Lerner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nasty Habits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nasty Habits about?
In a Philadelphia convent, two nuns battle it out to be elected to the position of head abbess, and neither is about to let anything stand in the way of getting what she wants.
Who directed Nasty Habits?
Nasty Habits was directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
Who stars in Nasty Habits?
The principal cast of Nasty Habits includes Glenda Jackson, Melina Mercouri, Geraldine Page, Sandy Dennis, Anne Jackson.
When was Nasty Habits released and how long is it?
Nasty Habits was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Nasty Habits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nasty Habits was composed by John Cameron.
Is Nasty Habits based on a book or true story?
Nasty Habits is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Muriel Spark".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nasty Habits?
Nasty Habits holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).