The Weekend Nun
The Weekend Nun is a 1972 American television film (an ABC Movie of the Week) directed by Jeannot Szwarc. It was based on the true story of Joyce Duco, a nun who became a probation officer.[1]
Cast
- Joanna Pettet as Sister Mary Damian
- Vic Morrow as Chuck Jardine
- Ann Sothern as Mother Bonaventure
- Kay Lenz as Audree Prewitt
- Beverly Garland as Bobby Sue Prewitt
- James Gregory as Sid Richardson
- Marion Ross as Mrs. Crowe
- Barbara Werle as Sister Gratia
- Tina Andrews as Bernetta
- Judson Pratt as Priest
- Lynn Borden as Connie
Reception
The Los Angeles Times wrote it was "surely one of the finest films ever made for television."[2]
References
- Kramer, Carol (Dec 17, 1972). "'The Weekend Nun': An Unusual Woman's Real Story". Chicago Tribune. p. scl1.
- Thomas, Kevin (Dec 20, 1972). "TV MOVIE REVIEW: Secular vs. Sacred in 'The Weekend Nun'". Los Angeles Times. p. c28.
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