Mother Teresa
Synopsis
We follow the daily activities of Mother Teresa and her nuns, in service to the poor of India and the world. Mother Teresa attends to the basic needs of her nuns and the poor, while at the same time, balances her role as world-recognized leader. Throughout the film, we witness personal and "behind-the-scenes" events, including the blessing ceremony of a nun becoming part of Mother Teresa's "Sisters of the Poor" convent.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Petrie, Jeanette Petrie
- Original Score
- Suzanne Ciani
- Original Title
- Mother Teresa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Petrie Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Petrie, Jeanette Petrie
Suzanne Ciani
Sandi Sissel, Edward Lachman
Lindsay Fontana, Ann Petrie, Jeanette Petrie
Department Leadership Roster
Suzanne Ciani
Original Music Composer
Ann Petrie
Director
Jeanette Petrie
Director
Lindsay Fontana
Producer
Ann Petrie
Producer
Jeanette Petrie
Producer
Sandi Sissel
Director of Photography
Edward Lachman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Teresa
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What is Mother Teresa about?
We follow the daily activities of Mother Teresa and her nuns, in service to the poor of India and the world. Mother Teresa attends to the basic needs of her nuns and the poor, while at the same time, balances her role as world-recognized leader. Throughout the film, we witness personal and "behind-the-scenes" events, including the blessing ceremony of a nun becoming part of Mother Teresa's "Sisters of the Poor" convent.
Who directed Mother Teresa?
Mother Teresa was directed by Ann Petrie, Jeanette Petrie.
Who stars in Mother Teresa?
The principal cast of Mother Teresa includes Richard Attenborough, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi.
When was Mother Teresa released and how long is it?
Mother Teresa was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Teresa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Teresa was composed by Suzanne Ciani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother Teresa?
Mother Teresa holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).