The Nun and the Sergeant
“It pulls the pin on the screen's most explosive war drama!”
Synopsis
A weary sergeant in Korea commands military prisoners on a dangerous mission and is joined by a nun and a group of schoolgirls in enemy territory.
Top Cast
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Robert Webber
Sgt. McGrath
Anna Sten
Sister Mary Joseph
Leo Gordon
Dockman
Hari Rhodes
Hall
Robert Easton
Orville Nupert
Dale Ishimoto
Pak
Frank Gerstle
Sergeant in Charge of the Brig
Ken Miller
Oliver Quill
Linda Wong
Bok Soon
Linda Ho
Soon Cha
Valentin de Vargas
Rivas
Roger Torrey
Turnbridge
Caroline Barrett
Myung Hee
King Moody
Pollard
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin Adreon
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Cerveris
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Nun and the Sergeant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Springfield Productions, Eastern Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin Adreon
Don Cerveris
Jerry Fielding
Paul Ivano
John Hoffman, Carl Mahakian
Eugene Frenke
Department Leadership Roster
Don Cerveris
Writer
John Hoffman
Editor
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Eugene Frenke
Producer
Franklin Adreon
Director
Carl Mahakian
Editor
Marjorie Corso
Costume Design
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Nun and the Sergeant.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nun and the Sergeant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nun and the Sergeant about?
A weary sergeant in Korea commands military prisoners on a dangerous mission and is joined by a nun and a group of schoolgirls in enemy territory.
Who directed The Nun and the Sergeant?
The Nun and the Sergeant was directed by Franklin Adreon.
Who stars in The Nun and the Sergeant?
The principal cast of The Nun and the Sergeant includes Robert Webber, Anna Sten, Leo Gordon, Hari Rhodes, Robert Easton.
When was The Nun and the Sergeant released and how long is it?
The Nun and the Sergeant was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nun and the Sergeant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nun and the Sergeant was composed by Jerry Fielding.