The Trouble with Angels
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Synopsis
Mary and her friend, Rachel, are new students at St. Francis Academy, a boarding school run by the iron fist of Mother Superior. The immature teens grow bored and begin playing pranks on both the unsuspecting nuns and their unpleasant classmates, becoming a constant thorn in Mother Superior's side. However, as the years pass, Mary and Rachel slowly mature and begin to see the nuns in a different light.
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Top Cast
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Hayley Mills
Mary Clancy
June Harding
Rachel Devery
Rosalind Russell
Mother Superior
Binnie Barnes
Sister Celestine
Camilla Sparv
Sister Constance
Mary Wickes
Sister Clarissa
Marge Redmond
Sister Liguori
Dolores Sutton
Sister Rose Marie
Margalo Gillmore
Sister Barbara
Portia Nelson
Sister Elizabeth
Marjorie Eaton
Sister Ursula
Barbara Bell Wright
Sister Margaret
Judith Lowry
Sister Prudence
Barbara Hunter
Marvel-Ann
Bernadette Withers
Valerie
Vicky Albright
Charlotte
Patty Ann Gerrity
Sheila
Vicki Draves
Kate
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ida Lupino
- Screenplay & Story
- Blanche Hanalis
- Original Score
- Frank De Vol, Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Trouble with Angels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ida Lupino
Blanche Hanalis, Jane Trahey
Frank De Vol, Jerry Goldsmith
Lionel Lindon
Robert C. Jones
William Frye
Department Leadership Roster
Sybil Connolly
Costume Design
Ida Lupino
Director
Blanche Hanalis
Screenplay
Robert C. Jones
Editor
William Frye
Producer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trouble with Angels
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What is The Trouble with Angels about?
Mary and her friend, Rachel, are new students at St. Francis Academy, a boarding school run by the iron fist of Mother Superior. The immature teens grow bored and begin playing pranks on both the unsuspecting nuns and their unpleasant classmates, becoming a constant thorn in Mother Superior's side. However, as the years pass, Mary and Rachel slowly mature and begin to see the nuns in a different light.
Who directed The Trouble with Angels?
The Trouble with Angels was directed by Ida Lupino.
Who stars in The Trouble with Angels?
The principal cast of The Trouble with Angels includes Hayley Mills, June Harding, Rosalind Russell, Binnie Barnes, Camilla Sparv.
When was The Trouble with Angels released and how long is it?
The Trouble with Angels was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trouble with Angels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trouble with Angels was composed by Frank De Vol, Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Trouble with Angels based on a book or true story?
The Trouble with Angels is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Trahey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trouble with Angels?
The Trouble with Angels holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).