In This House of Brede
Synopsis
Philippa Talbot is a talented London businesswoman who has decided to give up her position and power to become a nun. The man who loves her is in shock over her departure from his life. When Philippa arrives at Brede, a cloistered Benedictine monastery, the abbess who was responsible for convincing her to enter this vocation suddenly dies. Her successor is Catherine, a sensitive leader who's the first to tell the newcomer to the community that all nuns are to love without a preference for one over another. This becomes very difficult when Joanna, a young nun, singles Sister Philippa out and grows very attached to her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- James Costigan, Rumer Godden
- Original Title
- In This House of Brede
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- CBS, Tomorrow Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
James Costigan, Rumer Godden
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George Schaefer
Director
James Costigan
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What is In This House of Brede about?
Philippa Talbot is a talented London businesswoman who has decided to give up her position and power to become a nun. The man who loves her is in shock over her departure from his life. When Philippa arrives at Brede, a cloistered Benedictine monastery, the abbess who was responsible for convincing her to enter this vocation suddenly dies. Her successor is Catherine, a sensitive leader who's the first to tell the newcomer to the community that all nuns are to love without a preference for one over another. This becomes very difficult when Joanna, a young nun, singles Sister Philippa out and grows very attached to her.
Who directed In This House of Brede?
In This House of Brede was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in In This House of Brede?
The principal cast of In This House of Brede includes Diana Rigg, Pamela Brown, Gwen Watford, Denis Quilley, Judi Bowker.
When was In This House of Brede released and how long is it?
In This House of Brede was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Is In This House of Brede based on a book or true story?
In This House of Brede is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rumer Godden".