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Nuns on the Run (1990)

Nuns on the Run poster
Directed by
Jonathan Lynn
Genre
comedy film, crime comedy film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 28m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
5.9 of 10 from 162 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Two small-time crooks try to leave a gang by stealing its money. They hide out as nuns in a convent, attracting unwanted attention from the police and the gang alike.

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What happens

Nuns on the Run is a 1990 British comedy film starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane, also featuring Camille Coduri and Janet Suzman. The film was written and directed by Jonathan Lynn and produced by HandMade Films. Many of the outdoor scenes were shot in Chiswick, White City and Kings Cross. The soundtrack was composed and performed by Yello and also features George Harrison's song "Blow Away" in addition to Steve Winwood's "Roll With It". The film was released on 16 March 1990. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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