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Nuns on the Run

  • 1990
  • PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
9.8K
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Robbie Coltrane and Eric Idle in Nuns on the Run (1990)
Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane team up for this bad boy comic burlesque directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Idle and Coltrane play Brian Hope and Charlie McManus, a pair of two-bit hoods who want to go straight, repulsed by the increasing reliance on guns and violence in their line of work.  In thrall to vicious gangster Case Casey (Robert Patterson), the duo determines that their next job will be their last. 
When a large amount of money is extracted from a gang of Hong Kong drug dealers and it falls into the laps of Brian and Charlie, the two take off with the loot, with the Chinese Triads, Casey and the police in relentless pursuit.  
But after their car inevitably runs out of fuel in front of a convent, Brian and Charlie act quickly to disguise themselves as two of the ugliest nuns imaginable. Passing themselves as nuns from a different order awaiting a missionary assignment, the two 'men' enjoy their undercover work amongst the youthful co-eds studying at the school. Meanwhile their pursers begin to close in on their trail in this uproarious and farcical comedy.
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Two criminals want out--but their boss kills those leaving. When the men are ordered to rob the triad, they keep the money and hide from the boss, the Triad, and the police at a convent, dre... Read allTwo criminals want out--but their boss kills those leaving. When the men are ordered to rob the triad, they keep the money and hide from the boss, the Triad, and the police at a convent, dressed as nuns.Two criminals want out--but their boss kills those leaving. When the men are ordered to rob the triad, they keep the money and hide from the boss, the Triad, and the police at a convent, dressed as nuns.

  • Director
    • Jonathan Lynn
  • Writer
    • Jonathan Lynn
  • Stars
    • Eric Idle
    • Robbie Coltrane
    • Camille Coduri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    9.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Stars
      • Eric Idle
      • Robbie Coltrane
      • Camille Coduri
    • 51User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Top Cast43

    Eric Idle
    Eric Idle
    • Brian Hope
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Charlie McManus
    Camille Coduri
    Camille Coduri
    • Faith
    Janet Suzman
    Janet Suzman
    • Sister Superior
    Doris Hare
    Doris Hare
    • Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart
    Lila Kaye
    Lila Kaye
    • Sister Mary of the Annunciation
    Robert Patterson
    • 'Case' Casey
    Robert Morgan
    • Abbott
    Winston Dennis
    Winston Dennis
    • Morley
    Tom Hickey
    Tom Hickey
    • Father Seamus
    Colin Campbell
    • Norm
    Richard Simpson
    • Mr. Norris
    Nicholas Hewetson
    • Louis
    Gary Tang
    • Ronnie Chang
    David Forman
    David Forman
    • Henry Ho
    Nigel Fan
    • Dwayne Lee
    Ozzie Yue
    Ozzie Yue
    • Ernie Wong
    Tatiana Strauss
    • Michelle
    • Director
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • Writer
      • Jonathan Lynn
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews51

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Michael Palin was offered the role of Charlie McManus but other work commitments rendered him unavailable.
    • Goofs
      When Brian and Charlie's car runs out of gas, Brian holds the steering wheel with both hands but what is heard is the engine stalling and the starter engine being cranked.
    • Quotes
      • Charlie McManus: [teaching Brian how to cross himself] Spectacles, testicles, wallet, and watch.
    • Crazy credits
      Brian Hope as Flight Attendant - this is the character played by Eric Idle in the film.
    • Alternate versions
      The FOX television version has an alternate scene: When the Chinese man comes up to the car to ask why they are being followed, the newspaper Brian holds up to cover himself has a naked woman on the cover. In the television version, it is just a cover filled with news articles. This version is seen on FX and Fox's owned and operated networks.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Joe Versus the Volcano/The Handmaid's Tale/Bad Influence/Coupe De Ville/Love at Large (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      The Race
      Composed by Boris Blank and Dieter Meier

      Performed by Yello

      Courtesy of Phonogram Limited

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 30, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Handmade Films Website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Nonnen auf der Flucht
    • Filming locations
      • Chelsea Football Club, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, Fulham, London, Greater London, England, UK(Wembley Stadium)
    • Production company
      • HandMade Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,959,015
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $658,835
      • Mar 18, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,959,015
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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