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The Magdalene Sisters (2002)

Poster for The Magdalene Sisters

In a place that defied belief their only hope was each other.

Three young Irish women struggle to maintain their spirits while they endure dehumanizing abuse as inmates of a Magdalene Sisters Asylum.

Cast & Crew

Director
Peter Mullan
  • Profile picture of Anne-Marie Duff
    Margaret Anne-Marie Duff
  • Profile picture of Nora-Jane Noone
    Bernadette Nora-Jane Noone
  • Profile picture of Dorothy Duffy
    Rose Dorothy Duffy
  • Profile picture of Geraldine McEwan
    Sister Bridget Geraldine McEwan
  • Profile picture of Eileen Walsh
    Crispina Eileen Walsh
  • Profile picture of Mary Murray
    Una Mary Murray
  • Profile picture of Eamonn Owens
    Eamonn Eamonn Owens
  • Profile picture of Peter Mullan
    Mr O'Connor Peter Mullan

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