Mary (1994) ( Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story )

Mary (1994) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story
Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
71 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1994 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Kay Pavlou

Written By:
Kay Pavlou

Actors:
Lucy Bell ..... Mary MacKillop
Linden Wilkinson ..... Older Mary MacKillop
Rebecca Scully-Webster ..... Young Mary MacKillop
Brendan Higgins ..... Father Julian Woods
Brian Harrison ..... Bishop Sheil
Maureen Green ..... Sister Teresa
Brian McDermott ..... Bishop James Quinn
Stephen Leeder ..... Father Horan
Frank Garfield ..... Bishop Reynolds
Roslyn Oades ..... Sister Paula
Vanessa Downing ..... Flora MacKillop
Dean Nottle ..... Governor's Gentleman
Lynne Porteous ..... Cook
Jane McDermott ..... Sister Clare
Nicholas Findlay ..... Thomas

Synopsis:

MARY is based on the true life story of Mary MacKillop who in the 1860s began an order of nuns to teach poor Catholic children in rural Australia. When she refused to obey the local Bishop, she was ex-communicated. More than 100 years later, in 1995, she was beatified as Australia's first saint. The film follows her tumultuous journey.

This Australian film, created in anticipation of a papal visit, pays tribute to Sister Mary MacKillop, the nun who co-founded the then controversial Sisters of St. Joseph an order dedicated to teaching children of many faiths in the mid-nineteenth century. Her story is told through a combination of commentary and vignette.

On January 19 1995 Mary Mackillop was officially beautified by Pope John Paul II. 15 years later his successor Pope Benedict XVI finally confirmed her sainthood - Australia's first.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 17 December, 2010.