"Somewhere between laughter and tears, they found something to believe in." 14 December 1984 Drama, Comedy 99 mins
A young seminarian rattles the established order at a Catholic parish run by an older pastor.
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Jack Lemmon as Father Tim Farley
Zeljko Ivanek as Mark Dolson
Charles Durning as Monsignor Thomas Burke
Louise Latham as Margaret
Alice Hirson as Mrs. Hart
Helene Heigh as Mrs. Hart's Mother
Sharee Gregory as Marion Hart
James Ray as Father De Nicola
Lois de Banzie as Mrs. Dolson
Talia Balsam as Liz Dolson
Jerry Hardin as Mr. Dolson
R.J. Williams as Boy
Noni White as Mother
Gloria Stuart as Mrs. Curry
Maggie Gwinn as Mrs. Quinn
F. William Parker as Mr. Hartigan
Glenn Jordan Director
Donald Peterman Cinematography
Bruce Walkup Costume Design
Joan B. Kroc Executive Producer
Gregg Landaker Sound Mixer
Jules Strasser Boom Operator
David Foster Producer
Tim Ryan Dolly Grip
David Kelson Utility Sound
Steve Maslow Sound Mixer
David Goldstein Lead Painter
Keith Peterman Camera Operator
Lawrence Turman Producer
Philip M. Jefferies Production Design
John C. Moulds First Assistant Camera
Michael J. Schwartz Electrician
Germany 17 May 1985
United States 14 December 1984
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