Movie

The Love She Sought

★ 6.8(8)19901h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Sargent
Release date: 1990-10-21
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: Andrew J. Fenady Productions

About The Love She Sought

The Love She Sought is a 1990 movie in the Drama, Romance and TV Movie genres, directed by Joseph Sargent, starring Angela Lansbury, Denholm Elliott and Cynthia Nixon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Love She Sought in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An aging school teacher (Lansbury) at a Catholic grammar school in Minnesota questions her life's existence when she has to start battling a new bishop (Prosky). As a result she retires and moves to Ireland where she seeks an admirer (Elliott) with whom she has been corresponding for five years.

Cast

Angela Lansbury

Agatha McGee

Denholm Elliott

James O'Hannon

Cynthia Nixon

Janet Raft

Robert Prosky

Bishop Richard Baker

Gary Hershberger

Randy Meers

Doreen Hepburn

Lilian Kite

Kate Flynn

Sister Judith

Niall Tóibín

Preston Warner

Oliver Maguire

Dr. ONeill

Marie Conmee

Rosella Coyle, Irish B & B Prop.

Sean Lawlor

Harold Fielding

Andrew J. Fenady

Andy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Love She Sought in United Kingdom?+

The Love She Sought is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Love She Sought on Netflix?+

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How long is The Love She Sought?+

The Love She Sought has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Love She Sought?+

The Love She Sought stars Angela Lansbury, Denholm Elliott, Cynthia Nixon, Robert Prosky and Gary Hershberger.

When did The Love She Sought come out?+

The Love She Sought is a 1990 movie directed by Joseph Sargent.

What genre is The Love She Sought?+

The Love She Sought is Drama, Romance and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Love She Sought?+

The Love She Sought was directed by Joseph Sargent.