Quiet as a Nun
Synopsis
A reporter is asked to look into the mysterious death of a nun who died in a locked room at a convent. She had recently inherited a fortune. The reporter next leans off an apparition that haunts the hallways at night and seems to portend death. Flashlight in hand, she goes off in search of the "Black Nun."
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Maria Aitken
Jemima Shore
Renée Asherson
Mother Ancilla
Susan Engel
Sister Agnes
Brenda Bruce
Sister Elizabeth
Sylvia Coleridge
Sister Boniface
Doran Godwin
Sister Lucy
Margaret D'Arcy
Sister Clare
Patsy Kensit
Tessa
Catrina Hylton-Hull
Mandy
James Laurenson
Alexander Skarbek
Linda Slater
Dodo
Sarah Webb
Margaret
Michèle Winstanley
Blanche
Elvi Hale
Lady Polly
John Bryans
Sir Charles
David Burke
Tom Amyas M.P.
Mary Healey
Beatrice O'Dowd
Ronald Mayer
Dr. Mayhew
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Moira Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Jones, Antonia Fraser
- Original Score
- Roger Webb
- Original Title
- Quiet as a Nun
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Moira Armstrong
Julia Jones, Antonia Fraser
Roger Webb
Jacqueline Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Moira Armstrong
Director
Julia Jones
Writer
Jacqueline Davis
Producer
Bill Palmer
Production Design
Roger Webb
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quiet as a Nun
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What is Quiet as a Nun about?
A reporter is asked to look into the mysterious death of a nun who died in a locked room at a convent. She had recently inherited a fortune. The reporter next leans off an apparition that haunts the hallways at night and seems to portend death. Flashlight in hand, she goes off in search of the "Black Nun."
Who directed Quiet as a Nun?
Quiet as a Nun was directed by Moira Armstrong.
Who stars in Quiet as a Nun?
The principal cast of Quiet as a Nun includes Maria Aitken, Renée Asherson, Susan Engel, Brenda Bruce, Sylvia Coleridge.
When was Quiet as a Nun released and how long is it?
Quiet as a Nun was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Quiet as a Nun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Quiet as a Nun was composed by Roger Webb.
Is Quiet as a Nun based on a book or true story?
Quiet as a Nun is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Antonia Fraser".