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Mass Appeal is a american film of genre Drama released in USA on 14 december 1984 with Jack Lemmon
Mass Appeal (1984)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 14 december 1984
Length 1h39
OriginUSA
Themes Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Théâtre, LGBT-related films, Films based on plays, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Rating66%
Mass Appeal is a 1984 American dramedy film starring Jack Lemmon, directed by Glenn Jordan. The screenplay by Bill C. Davis is based on his 1980 play of the same title.
Synopsis
For years, as pastor of an affluent, suburban Catholic parish, Father Tim Farley has maintained a close relationship with his congregation by delivering folksy homilies filled with practical advice and adhering to clerical policies without waver. One Sunday, his sermon is interrupted by seminarian Mark Dolson, who questions Farley's position on the ordination of women. The older priest charmingly sidesteps the young man but is annoyed that he was placed in an uncomfortable position. This is a man who relies on charm, harmless white lies, and inane jokes when interacting with his parishioners, and he always has been careful not to get involved in controversial issues.Actors
Jack Lemmon
(Father Tim Farley)
Željko Ivanek
(Mark Dolson)
Charles Durning
(Monsignor Thomas Burke)
Louise Latham
(Margaret)
Alice Hirson
(Mrs. Hart)
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