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Mass Appeal

1984-12-14 · 99 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Drama

A young seminarian rattles the established order at a Catholic parish run by an older pastor.

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Directors
Glenn Jordan
Production companies
David Foster Productions, Jalem Productions, Operation Cork, The Turman-Foster Company, Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack LemmonJack LemmonFather Tim Farley
Željko IvanekŽeljko IvanekMark Dolson
Charles DurningCharles DurningMonsignor Thomas Burke
Louise LathamLouise LathamMargaret
Alice HirsonAlice HirsonMrs. Hart
Helene HeighHelene HeighMrs. Hart's Mother
Sharee GregoryMarion Hart
James RayJames RayFather De Nicola
Lois de BanzieLois de BanzieMrs. Dolson
Talia BalsamTalia BalsamLiz Dolson
Jerry HardinJerry HardinMr. Dolson
R.J. WilliamsR.J. WilliamsBoy
Noni WhiteNoni WhiteMother
Gloria StuartGloria StuartMrs. Curry
Maggie GwinnMrs. Quinn
F. William ParkerF. William ParkerMr. Hartigan
John VargasJohn VargasScott Alvarez
Fran RobinsonFran
Richard DoyleRichard DoyleFaculty Member
Terry WillsBill Kelly

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