Killer Nun (1979): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Killer Nun is a 1979 horror thriller directed by Giulio Berruti, starring Anita Ekberg as Sister Gertrude, Brunello Chiodetti and Massimo Serato. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Stream it on ARROW and FlixFling, or rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and FlixFling.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Giulio Berruti
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- CineSud
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer Nun About?
The premise of Killer Nun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Based on alleged Vatican secret files, the film follows Sister Gertrude, a nun who also serves as head nurse in a general hospital. As her morphine addiction spirals into madness, she imposes a brutal regime of lesbian relationships, torture and death, endangering both staff and patients with her increasingly psychotic behavior.
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- mercilessness
- catholic hospital
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- strong sexual content
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Where to Watch Killer Nun
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Killer Nun Cast & Characters
Anita Ekberg leads the cast as Sister Gertrude, with Brunello Chiodetti as Sister Gertrude's Lover and Massimo Serato as Dr. Poirret. Directed by Giulio Berruti; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giulio Berruti
- Anita Ekberg as Sister Gertrude
- Brunello Chiodetti as Sister Gertrude's Lover
- Massimo Serato as Dr. Poirret
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Alida Valli as Mother Superior
Also Starring in Killer Nun
· 19 more- Paola Morra Sister Mathieu
- Joe Dallesandro Dr. Patrick Roland
- Sofia Lusy Janet
- Lou Castel Peter
- Daniele Dublino Director
- Franco Caracciolo Priest in Confessional
- Carolyn De Fonseca Sister Gertrude (voice) (uncredited)
- Nerina Montagnani Josephine
- Laura Nucci Baroness
- Enzo Spitaleri
- Alice Gherardi Nurse
- Ileana Fraia Florence
- Antonietta Patriarca
- Aldo De Franchi
- Maria Sofia Amendolea
- Lee De Barriault
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Killer Nun Plot Summary
What happens in Killer Nun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sister Gertrude, Anita Ekberg, a nun who works in a Catholic hospital for the elderly, returns to work after brain tumor surgery, carrying a heavy cloud of anxiety. She is convinced that her cancer has returned, even as the hospital’s lead doctor, Dr. Poirret [Massimo Serato], assures her there is no medical evidence of recurrence. The convent’s Mother Superior, Alida Valli, dismisses her fears as hypochondria, while Sister Mathieu, who has an unspoken attraction to Gertrude, believes Gertrude’s worry is legitimate.
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The whole story of Killer Nun, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Killer Nun?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Killer Nun Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Sister Murders” and “Geständnis einer Nonne”.
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- Sister Murders
- Geständnis einer Nonne
- The Killer Nun
- La Petite soeur du diable
- A gyilkos apáca
- La Petite sœur du diable
- La monja homicida
- A Freira Assassina
- 杀人修女
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Killer Nun FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Killer Nun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer Nun?
Killer Nun runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Killer Nun released?
Killer Nun was released on May 9, 1979.
Who directed Killer Nun?
Killer Nun was directed by Giulio Berruti.
More films by Giulio Berruti Who is in the cast of Killer Nun?
Killer Nun stars Anita Ekberg as Sister Gertrude, Brunello Chiodetti as Sister Gertrude's Lover and Massimo Serato as Dr. Poirret, among 23 credited actors.
Where can I watch Killer Nun?
In the US, Killer Nun is streaming on ARROW, FlixFling and Mometu and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, FlixFling and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Killer Nun have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer Nun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Killer Nun in?
The original language of Killer Nun is Italian.
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