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Agnes of God is a 1985 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft and Meg Tilly. It was written by John Pielmeier, based on his 1979 play of the same name.
Agnes of God is a 1979 play by American playwright John Pielmeier which tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth but does not believe she has. After the child is found dead, a psychiatrist and the mother superior of the convent clash during the resulting investigation.
- John Pielmeier
- 1979
Sep 27, 1985 · When a dead newborn is found wrapped in bloody sheets in a wastebasket in the bedroom of a young novitiate, psychiatrist Martha Livingston is called in to determine if the seemingly innocent novice, who knows nothing of sex or birth, is competent to stand trial for the baby's murder.
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- Drama, Mystery
- Norman Jewison
- 1985-09-27
Dr. Martha Livingston (Jane Fonda) is a court-appointed psychiatrist sent to evaluate Sister Agnes (Meg Tilly), a young nun whose infant has been found strangled.
- (32)
- Norman Jewison
- PG-13
- Jane Fonda
Roger Ebert criticizes the film adaptation of John Pielmeier's play, which explores the possibility of a virgin birth in a convent. He finds the story confused, the dialogue theatrical, and the questions raised unanswered.
Mar 10, 2022 · Learn about the inspiration, themes and legacy of Agnes of God, a play that questions faith, science and guilt. The playwright shares his insights on the characters, the music, the cast and the challenges of writing for the stage.
A play by John Pielmeier about a young nun who claims to have given birth to a miracle baby and killed it. The psychiatrist who interviews her tries to uncover the truth behind the convent's secrets and lies.
