Summaries

As an incognito nun tries to help a doctor clean up an inner-city ghetto, the pair grow closer with time.

In an uncommon dramatic role, Elvis plays Dr. John Carpenter, an inner-city doctor working at a free clinic. Mary Tyler Moor plays a nurse and a nun sent by the Catholic Action Committee with two others dressed as nurses to help him. How can they make a difference in this hostile world?—John Howard

Only a few songs as Elvis plays it straight as Dr. John Carpenter. Mary Tyler Moore stars opposite as an incognito nun with a mission to help Dr. Elvis clean up the ghetto in which he lives and works. Can the King compete against God for Mary's heart? He can if anyone can.—Paul Batey <[email protected]>

Michelle Gallagher, Irene Hawkins, and Barbara Bennett are three nuns on the verge of taking their final vows. Just before they do, they are sent into a particularly-rough neighborhood to see if they are ready to take that step. However, they must do so by pretending to be lay missionaries sent to work at an inner-city clinic for a young doctor, John Carpenter. The three nuns go about their duties without a hitch until Michelle begins to fall for John. Now Michelle must choose between her love for the young doctor or her life as a nun.—Brian Washington <[email protected]>

Michelle Gallagher, Irene Hawkins, and Barbara Bennett are three nuns who are volunteer nurses sent into a poor, racially-mixed neighborhood. In order to "fit in" they arrive sans habits. The clinic is run by a young doctor, John Carpenter. Each of the three women is confronted with a different personal issue of a secular nature. How will their change of habit affect each one's solution--and will their change of habit be permanent? Supporting characters include the old parish pastor, the local moneylender, an autistic child, and a couple of neighborhood snoops.—BJ Crites ([email protected])

Details

Keywords
  • psychotronic film
  • autism
  • incognito
  • stethoscope exam
  • rape of a nun
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Music
Release date Jan 20, 1970
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) G
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Production companies Universal Pictures National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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