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Nuns on the Run is a British film of genre Thriller directed by Jonathan Lynn released in USA on 16 march 1990 with Eric Idle

Nuns on the Run (1990)

Nuns on the Run
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Released in USA 16 march 1990
Length 1h29
Directed by
Genres Thriller,    Comedy,    Crime
Rating59% 2.9988552.9988552.9988552.9988552.998855

Nuns on the Run is a 1990 British comedy film starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane, also featuring Camille Coduri and Janet Suzman. It was written and directed by Jonathan Lynn and produced by HandMade Films. Many of the outdoor scenes were shot in Chiswick. The soundtrack was composed and performed by Yello and also features George Harrison's song "Blow Away".

Synopsis

Two common thugs, Brian Hope (Eric Idle) and Charlie McManus (Robbie Coltrane) pull off a bank heist with their mob, but their boss is killed and replaced with a young, brash one, Mr. "Case" Casey. Disapproving of Casey's methods, Brian and Charlie wish to leave, and a corrupt auto dealer, Norm, on Casey's payroll, desiring the same, tells Casey of this. Casey has Norm killed to make an example of him, apparently intending to spare Brian and Charlie. Meanwhile, Brian meets and begins a romantic relationship with Casey's waitress Faith Thomas (Camille Coduri), a short sighted aspiring psychology student.

Actors

Eric Idle

(Brian Hope)
Robbie Coltrane

(Charlie McManus)
Camille Coduri

(Faith)
Janet Suzman

(Sister Superior)
Doris Hare

(Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart)
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