The Weekend Nun

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The Weekend Nun is a 1972 American television film (an ABC Movie of the Week) directed by Jeannot Szwarc. It was based on the true story of Joyce Duco, a nun who became a probation officer. [1]

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Reception

The Los Angeles Times wrote it was "surely one of the finest films ever made for television." [2]

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References

  1. Kramer, Carol (Dec 17, 1972). "'The Weekend Nun': An Unusual Woman's Real Story". Chicago Tribune. p. scl1.
  2. Thomas, Kevin (Dec 20, 1972). "TV MOVIE REVIEW: Secular vs. Sacred in 'The Weekend Nun'". Los Angeles Times. p. c28.