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Mother Teresa

November 28, 1986 1h 21m

Originally released in 1986. Mother Teresa is a documentary film. directed by Jeanette Petrie. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Richard Attenborough, Mother Teresa, and Mahatma Gandhi

Synopsis

We follow the daily activities of Mother Teresa and her nuns, in service to the poor of India and the world. Mother Teresa attends to the basic needs of her nuns and the poor, while at the same time, balances her role as world-recognized leader. Throughout the film, we witness personal and "behind-the-scenes" events, including the blessing ceremony of a nun becoming part of Mother Teresa's "Sisters of the Poor" convent.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 28, 1986 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Petrie Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother Teresa about?

We follow the daily activities of Mother Teresa and her nuns, in service to the poor of India and the world. Mother Teresa attends to the basic needs of her nuns and the poor, while at the same tim...

Who directed Mother Teresa?

Mother Teresa was directed by Jeanette Petrie.

How long is Mother Teresa?

Mother Teresa has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Mother Teresa released?

Mother Teresa was released on November 28, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mother Teresa?

The main cast of Mother Teresa includes Richard Attenborough, Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi.