Nuns on the Run (1990)
| Release Date | 16 March 1990 |
| US Box Office | $11,000,000 |
| Tagline | The Story of an Immaculate Deception. |
| Genre | Comedy, Crime |
| Country | UK |
| Filming Locations | Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London, England, UK |
| Language | English |
| Sound Mix | Dolby |
| Color | Color |
| Film Type | Feature |
| Film Class | Slapstick, Farce, Religious Comedy |
| Mood | Just for Laughs |
| Themes | Cons and Scams, Nothing Goes Right |
| Tones | Campy, Bright, Goofy, Humorous, Madcap, Frantic, Merry, Quirky, Silly |
| Tags | Criminal, Disguise, Drug Dealer, Gangster, Going Straight, Nun |
Nuns on the Run is a 1990 British comedy film starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane, also featuring Camille Coduri and Janet Suzman. It was written and directed by Jonathan Lynn and produced by HandMade Films. Many of the outdoor scenes were shot in Chiswick. The soundtrack was composed and performed by Yello.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Doris Hare
Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart
Robert Patterson
'Case' Casey
Robert Morgan
Abbott
Winston Dennis
Morley
Tom Hickey
Father Seamus
Colin Campbell
Norm
Richard Simpson
Mr. Norris
Nicholas Hewetson
Louis
Gary Tang
Ronnie Chang
David Forman
Henry Ho
Nigel Fan
Dwayne Lee
Ozzie Yue
Ernie Wong
Tatiana Strauss
Michelle
Wabei Siyolwe
Julie
Helen FitzGerald
Tracey
Stewart Harwood
Faith's Father
Peter Geeves
Faith's Brother
Irene Marot
Hysterical Bank Manageress
Louis Mellis
Bank Security Guard
Craig Crosbie
Policeman in Car Park
Fred Haggerty
Gatekeeper
Michael Beint
Bewildered Policeman
Tex Fuller
Taxi Driver
Lee Simpson
Policeman with Radio
Julie Graham
Casino Waitress
Joanne Campbell
Ward Nurse
Gedren Heller
Chemist Shop Assistant
Britt Horrow
Hospital Receptionist
David Becalick
Police Sergeant
Aran Bell
Police Constable
Francine Walker
Tied-Up Nurse
Shirley Anne Selby
Tied-Up Nurse
Jennifer Hall
Airport Ticket Girl
John Phythian
Airport Policeman
Carole Anne
Nude Girl in Shower Room
Director
Jonathan Lynn
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Writer
Jonathan Lynn
Producer
Simon Bosanquet
co-producer
Denis O'Brien
executive producer
Michael White
producer
Original Music
Hidden Faces
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David Kitay
Cinematographer
Michael Garfath
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Editor
David Martin
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Casting Director
Mary Selway
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Production Designer
Simon Holland
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Art Director
Clinton Cavers
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Set Decorator
Michael Seirton
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Costume Designer
Sue Yelland
Makeup Department
Pat Hay
makeup supervisor
Joan Hills
makeup artist
Meinir Jones-Lewis
chief hair stylist
Production Manager
Mary Richards
production manager
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
David Brown
first assistant director
Neil Calder
third assistant director
Gus Maclean
second assistant director
Art Department
Roy Biggs
art stand-by
Antonio Caccavale
painter
Darryl Carter
art stand-by
Jack Carter
construction manager
Kelvin Carter
carpenter
Trevor Dyer
carpenter
Steve Fitzwater
carpenter
Elli Griff
art department assistant
Tom Hughes
painter
Derek Knowler
prop storeman
Ken Langridge
stagehand
Dave Midson
dressing props
Norman North
art stand-by
John O'Shaughnessy
production buyer
Andrew Palmer
stand-by props
John Palmer
stand-by props
Peter Russell
draughtsman
John Thorpe
carpenter
Terry Wells
dressing props, property master
John S. Wright
stand-by carpenter
Mark Hedges
stand-by props: re-shoot
Robin Heinson
painter
Dennis Murray
plasterer
Sound Department
Stan Fiferman
footsteps editor
Tony Jackson
sound recordist
Dominic Lester
assistant sound mixer
Laurie McDowell
assistant sound editor
Robin O'Donoghue
sound mixer
Jupiter Sen
dialogue editor
Rosie Straker
boom operator
Budge Tremlett
sound editor
Bronwyn Wolfe
assistant dialogue editor
Special Effects
John Evans
special effects supervisor
Digby Milner
special effects technician
Barry Whitrod
special effects technician
Stunts
Andy Bradford
stunts
Gabe Cronnelly
stunts
Tom Delmar
stunts, stunt double: Robbie Coltrane
Martin Grace
stunt coordinator
Valentino Musetti
stunts
Eddie Powell
stunts
Greg Powell
stunts
Roy Scammell
stunts
Rocky Taylor
stunts
Bill Weston
stunts
Camera and Electrical Department
Sophie Baker
still photographer
Neil Binney
camera operator
John Field
rigger
Alan Grosch
electrician
Graham Hall
clapper loader
Simon Hume
focus puller
Nick Pearson
grip
Ray Potter
gaffer
Terry Potter
best boy
Stuart Reid
electrician
Dave Ridout
electrician
Casting Department
Caitlin Rhodes
casting assistant
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Renee Helmer
wardrobe assistant
Patrick Wheatley
wardrobe supervisor
Editorial Department
Peter Baldock
first assistant editor
Dan Gane
second assistant editor
Music Department
Frank Fitzpatrick
music supervisor
Transportation Department
Mike Beaven
unit driver
John Botton
driver: facility vehicle
Steve Botton
driver: facility vehicle
Peter Godfrey
driver: facility vehicle
Colin Gray
driver: facility vehicle
Bert Griffin
driver: facility vehicle
Danny Hill
driver: facility vehicle
Dave Jones
driver: facility vehicle
Colin Morris
unit driver
Mark White
driver: facility vehicle
Bill Wright
unit driver
Other Crew
Jonathan Agnew
jobfit trainer
Bobby Blues
production accountant
Nick Daubeny
location manager
Gordon Davis
assistant accountant
Patsy De Lord
production coordinator
Sarah Goode
assistant: Simon Bosanquet
Caroline Headlam
assistant: Michael White
Lynn Hoey
floor runner
Jacky Holding
accounting assistant
Mark Hubbard
basketball advisor
Lorraine Luke
jobfit trainer
Louise Machin
jobfit trainer
Peter Robinson
production office runner
Libby Shearon
unit publicist
Adam Somner
assistant location manager
Katrina Thurston
jobfit trainer
Li Chin Tye
unit nurse
Ron Watkins
location assistant
Sandra Willis
assistant: Jonathan Lynn
Martyn Wilson
jobfit trainer
Edward Lynn
production assistant
Richard Morrison
title designer
Production Company
HandMade Films
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Distributor
20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox of Germany
Sunfilm Entertainment
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
Union Générale Cinématographique (UGC)
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Miscellaneous
Shepperton Studios
movie studio
Dennis Davidson & Associates Public Releations (DDA)
publicity consultants
First Unit Caterers
catering
GSE
additional opticals
Lee Lighting
grip and lighting equipment
Location Facilities
facilities
Plume Partners
main titles
Segue Music
music editing
TLO Film Services
action vehicles
The Optical Partnership
titles and opticals
Twickenham Film Studios
sound re-recording
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