| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby digital 5.1 surround; widescreen (1.85:1), enhanced for 16x9 televisions. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Language |
In English or optional French language; French & Spanish subtitles; Closed captioned. |
| Credits |
Executive producer, Ed Guiney; produced by Frances Higson; written and directed by Peter Jullan. |
| Cast |
Geraldine McEwan, Anne-Marie Duff, Dorothy Duffy, Nora Jane Noone, Eileen Walsh. |
| Summary |
In Ireland in the 1960s, four women were sent to the Magdalene sisterhood asylum because of 'sinful' behavior. They all had to work in the laundry, where the strict nuns would break everyone's wills through sadistic punishment. Based on a true story. |
| Awards |
Venice Film Festival: Winner, best picture. |
| Note |
For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Sin -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Abused women -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Punishment -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Mullan, Peter.
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McEwan, Geraldine.
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Duff, Anne-Marie.
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Duffy, Dorothy.
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| ISBN |
0788850881 |
| Standard No. |
786936233094 |
| Music No. |
33435 Touchstone Home Video |
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