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Sister Act (1992)

Sister Act (1992)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, (more)
Director(s):
Emile Ardolino
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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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, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
100 mins

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Director(s):
Emile Ardolino
Writer(s):
Jack Epps, Jr., Paul Rudnick, Nancy Meyers
Producer(s):
Teri Schwartz
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Profanity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)
Categories:
Comedy
Sister Act Awards:
  • 1992 - NAACP Image Awards - Best Picture
  • 1992 - NAACP Image Awards - Best Actress
  • 1992 - People's Choice Awards - Best Picture - Comedy or Musical
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    Jessica V.

    While the story was just okay, this movie had me rolling! The things these ladies say and do, too funny!! This is one of my all time favorites!

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    Arturo M.

    1992 Wow !! - I still love this movie, it's Whoopi at her best - the whole cast is a riot and the story line believable and too funny. Once again it's like seeing an old friend again, and being Gay Pride Week 2012, it makes for good memories too. Thank you BBV.

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