Agnes of God
“That night, murder wasn't the only sin.”
Synopsis
When a dead newborn is found, wrapped in bloody sheets, in the bedroom wastebasket of a young novice, psychiatrist Martha Livingston is called in to determine if the seemingly innocent novice, who knows nothing of sex or birth, is competent enough to stand trial for the murder of the baby.
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Agnes of God (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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Jane Fonda
Dr. Martha Louise Livingston
Meg Tilly
Sister Agnes
Anne Bancroft
Mother Miriam Ruth
Anne Pitoniak
Dr. Livingston's Mother
Winston Rekert
Det. Larry Langevin
Gratien Gélinas
Father Martineau
Guy Hoffmann
Justice Joseph Leveau
Gabriel Arcand
Monsignor
Françoise Faucher
Eve LeClaire
Jacques Tourangeau
Eugene Lyon
Janine Fluet
Sister Marguerite
Deborah Grover
Sister Anne
Michele George
Sister Susanna
Samantha Langevin
Sister Jeannine
Jacqueline Blais
Sister David Marie
Françoise Berd
Sister Thérèse
Mimi D'Estée
Sister Elizabette
Rita Tuckett
Sister Geraldine (as Rita Tucket)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- John Pielmeier
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Agnes of God
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Latin, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Jewison
John Pielmeier
Georges Delerue
Sven Nykvist
Antony Gibbs
Norman Jewison, Patrick J. Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Jewison
Director
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
John Pielmeier
Screenplay
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Norman Jewison
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Ken Adam
Production Design
Renée April
Costume Design
Patrick J. Palmer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Agnes of God
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Agnes of God about?
When a dead newborn is found, wrapped in bloody sheets, in the bedroom wastebasket of a young novice, psychiatrist Martha Livingston is called in to determine if the seemingly innocent novice, who knows nothing of sex or birth, is competent enough to stand trial for the murder of the baby.
Who directed Agnes of God?
Agnes of God was directed by Norman Jewison.
Who stars in Agnes of God?
The principal cast of Agnes of God includes Jane Fonda, Meg Tilly, Anne Bancroft, Anne Pitoniak, Winston Rekert.
When was Agnes of God released and how long is it?
Agnes of God was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Agnes of God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Agnes of God was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Agnes of God?
Agnes of God holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).