Shattered Vows
At Sixteen She Became a Nun. Now She Must Face The World.
1984 · 94 min · ★ 5.1 · Romance, Drama
At the age of 16 Mary becomes a nun. But she never gets used to the strict rules of her new life and when she falls in love with Father Tim, she wants to withdraw her vow.
Directed by Jack Bender
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Valerie Bertinelli Mary Gilligan -
David Morse Father Tim -
Caroline McWilliams Sister Agnes - T Tom Parsekian Rick
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Millie Perkins Mrs. Gilligan -
Leslie Ackerman Bonnie -
Lisa Jane Persky Cathy -
Elayne Heilveil Sister Miriam Rose -
Ben Powers Tod -
Patricia Neal Sister Carmelita -
Matt Adler Pat - J Joseph Battaglia Priest
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