Broken Vows
- Director: Jud Taylor
- Writer: Dorothy Salisbury Davis; Ivan Davis
- Producer: Bill Brademan; Wendy Grean
CGiii Comment
When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of 'Nim,' and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the 'Nim' in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
They discover that the man was clearly murdered, that he was a celebrated artist, that he had several aliases, and that his work was particularly revered by two shady gallery owners. However, more shocking than any of the revelations is the discovery that the young woman and Father Joseph are falling in love. Father Joseph's commitment to his church has always been unflagging.
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Cast & Characters
Tommy Lee Jones as Pater Joseph McMahon;
Annette O'Toole as Nana Marie 'Nim' Fitzpatrick;
M. Emmet Walsh as Detective Mulligan;
Milo O'Shea as Monsignor Casey;
David Groh as Michael Drumm;
Madeleine Sherwood as Mrs. Chase;
Jean De Baer as Gene Drumm;
David Strathairn as Stuart Chase;
Frances Fisher as Maureen Phelan;
Peter Crombie as Dan Phelan;
Anthony LaGuerre as Carlos;
Sylvia Short as Miss Lalor;
Richard Dumont as Father Purdy;
Andrew Nichols as Boy in Confession;
Joseph Drblik as Conductor