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Mass Appeal (1984)A popular Connecticut priest shields a seminary rebel from the wrath of a stern monsignor. Director:Glenn Jordan |
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Cast
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| Jack Lemmon | ... | ||
| Zeljko Ivanek | ... |
Mark Dolson
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| Charles Durning | ... |
Monsignor Thomas Burke
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Louise Latham | ... |
Margaret
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Mrs. Hart
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Helene Heigh | ... |
Mrs. Hart's mother
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Marion Hart
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James Ray | ... |
Father De Nicola
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Lois De Banzie | ... |
Mrs. Dolson
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| Talia Balsam | ... |
Liz Dolson
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| Jerry Hardin | ... |
Mr. Dolson
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John C. Becher | ... |
Mr. Jennings
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Allison Caine | ... |
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Christopher Carroll | ... |
Salvatore Fitzgerald
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John Devlin | ... |
Choir Leader
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A popular Connecticut priest shields a seminary rebel from the wrath of a stern monsignor.
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Somewhere between laughter and tears, they found something to believe in.Genres:
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14 December 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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The movie is based on a play originally produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club, directed by Geraldine Fitzgerald and starring Milo O'Shea as Tim Farley and Eric Roberts as Mark Dolson. It opened at the off-Broadway Stage 73 on April 22, 1980 and ran for 104 performances. O'Shea was nominated for a Tony for his role. See more »Quotes
Father Tim Farley: You're a lunatic! And Christ NEEDS lunatics. But the trouble with lunatics is, they don't know how to survive.See more »
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Featured in At the Movies: Dune/Starman/Mass Appeal/Runaway (1984)Clips are shown. Movie is reviewed. See more »
MASS APPEAL (3 outta 5 stars)
You know, there probably isn't a movie Jack Lemmon has ever made that isn't worth watching... if only for his being in it. For instance, Mass Appeal isn't much of a movie... it was based on a minor play and outside of two showy roles for a couple of capable performers it doesn't seem to have much point. Luckily Jack Lemmon and Zeljko Yvanek are up to the task and the movie is a pleasant enough diversion... even if it does strain credulity at times. Lemmon is a well-established, beloved Catholic priest who is given the task of honing the skills of an opinionated, headstrong, young man fresh from seminary school. Lemmon has one month to shape him up or ship him out.
A minor scandal erupts when young Ivanek defends a pair of ex-homosexuals that he went to school with and who have been expelled... then his own sexuality is brought into question. Good dialogue but the movie plays itself out predictably. Not a classic but definitely worth checking out.