Broken Vows(1987)
TV MovieThrillerDramaRomanceMystery
When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Director:
Jud Taylor
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Tommy Lee Jones
as Pater Joseph McMahon |
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Annette O'Toole
as Nana Marie 'Nim' Fitzpatrick |
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M. Emmet Walsh
as Detective Mulligan |
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Frances Fisher
as Maureen Phelan |
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Milo O'Shea
as Monsignor Casey |
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David Groh
as Michael Drumm |
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Madeleine Sherwood
as Mrs. Chase |
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Jean De Baer
as Gene Drumm |
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David Strathairn
as Stuart Chase |
Writing | Ivan Davis | Writer |
Writing | Dorothy Salisbury Davis | Novel |
Directing | Jud Taylor | Director |