Broken Vows
"A priest who falls in love and doubts his beliefs and needs time to understand how he really feels."
Originally released in 1987. Broken Vows is a tv movie/thriller film. directed by Jud Taylor.
Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Annette O'Toole, and M. Emmet Walsh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 28, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Tommy Lee Jones
as Pater Joseph McMahon
Annette O'Toole
as Nana Marie 'Nim' Fitzpatrick
M. Emmet Walsh
as Detective Mulligan
Milo O’Shea
as Monsignor Casey
David Groh
as Michael Drumm
Madeleine Sherwood
as Mrs. Chase
Jean De Baer
as Gene Drumm
David Strathairn
as Stuart Chase
Frances Fisher
as Maureen Phelan
Peter Crombie
as Dan Phelan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RHI Entertainment
- Brademan Self Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Vows about?
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 th...
Who directed Broken Vows?
Broken Vows was directed by Jud Taylor.
How long is Broken Vows?
Broken Vows has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Broken Vows released?
Broken Vows was released on January 28, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Broken Vows?
The main cast of Broken Vows includes Tommy Lee Jones, Annette O'Toole, M. Emmet Walsh, Milo O’Shea, David Groh.