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In This House of Brede (1975)

Movie ★ 5.2 105 min

Drama

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.

George Schaefer Director James Costigan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 27, 1975
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0073160
Language
Studio
, Tomorrow Entertainment

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Cast

Diana Rigg Diana Rigg Dame Philippa Pamela Brown Pamela Brown Dame Agnes Gwen Watford Gwen Watford Dame Catherine Denis Quilley Denis Quilley Sir Richard Judi Bowker Judi Bowker Joanna Nicholas Clay Nicholas Clay David Elizabeth Bradley Dame Margaret Gladys Spencer Dame Emily Charlotte Mitchell Charlotte Mitchell Mrs. Fraser Ann Rye Sister Jane

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Frequently asked questions

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?
In This House of Brede stars Diana Rigg, Pamela Brown, Gwen Watford, Denis Quilley.
When was In This House of Brede released?
In This House of Brede is a 1975 drama film.
Where can I watch In This House of Brede?
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