Sister Act (1992)
- Starring:
- Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, (more)
- Director(s):
- Emile Ardolino
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Comedy
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A sleeper hit that received a lukewarm reception from critics but was a success with audiences, Sister Act (1992) was star Whoopi Golberg's first bona fide smash after her Oscar victory for Ghost (1990). Goldberg stars as Deloris Van Cartier, a Reno lounge singer who accidentally witnesses a brutal murder carried out by her gangster boyfriend Vince (Harvey Keitel). Under the protection of a detective (Bill Nunn) who's trying to bring down Vince's criminal operation, Deloris is placed in protective custody at a San Francisco convent. Masquerading as a nun renamed Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris shakes up the established order of the sisters' lives, particularly enlivening their choral efforts. Although running constantly afoul of the Mother Superior (Maggie Smith), the new, jazzed-up musical act becomes a huge hit in the community, even drawing the attention of the Pope, but also alerting Vince to Deloris' whereabouts. Although credited to the pseudonymous Joseph Howard, Sister Act was actually written by Paul Rudnick and Carrie Fisher. The film was followed by a sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast:
- Whoopi Goldberg - Deloris Van Cartier/Mary Clarence
- Kathy Najimy - Mary Patrick
- Mary Wickes - Mary Lazarus
- Bill Nunn - Eddie Souther
- Richard Portnow - Willy
- Pat Crawford Brown - Choir Nun
- Susan Browning - Choir Nun
- Sheri Izzard - Choir Nun
- Beth Fowler - Choir Nun
- Lois de Banzie - Immaculata
- David Boyce - Croupier
- Judy Taylor
- David Parker - Bartender
- Jeremy Roberts - Biker #2
- Toni Kalem - Connie LaRocca
- Mike Jolly - Biker #1
- Desreta Jackson - 1st Teenage Girl
- Eugene Greytak - Pope
- Timothy J. Pedegana - Gambler
- Joseph Medalis - Henry Parker
- Jenifer Lewis - Michelle
- Charlotte Crossley - Tina
- Zatella Beatty - 2nd Teenage Girl
- Georgia Creighton - Choir Nun
- Guy Boyd - Detective (unbilled)
- Maggie Smith - Mother Superior
- Wendy Makkena - Mary Robert
- Harvey Keitel - Vince LaRocca
- Robert Miranda - Joey
- Carmen Zapata - Choir Nun
- Purdence Wright Holmes - Choir Nun
- Darlene Koldenhoven - Choir Nun
- Edith Diaz - Choir Nun
- Ellen Albertini Dow - Choir Nun
- Susan Johnson - Choir Nun
- Adrienne-Joi Johnson - Lewanda
- Lynda Gordon
- Terry Wills - Salesman
- Nicky Katt - Waiter
- Isis Carmen Jones - Little Deloris
- Robert Jimenez - News Reporter
- Max Grodenchik - Ernie
- Michael Durrell - Larry Merrick
- Rose Parenti - Sister Alma
- Joseph Maher - Bishop O'Hara
- Ruth Kobart - Choir Nun
- Skye Bassett - 3rd Teenage Girl
- Jim Beaver - Det. Clarkson
- Kevin Bourland - Pilot
- Director(s):
- Emile Ardolino
- Writer(s):
- Paul Rudnick, Nancy Meyers, Jim Cash
- Producer(s):
- Teri Schwartz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Profanity, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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- 1992 - Sister Act - NAACP Image Awards - Best Picture
- 1992 - Sister Act - NAACP Image Awards - Best Actress
- 1992 - Sister Act - People's Choice Awards - Best Picture - Comedy or Musical
