Whoopi Goldberg stars as Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer who hides in a convent and transforms the choir, alongside Maggie Smith as Mother Superior and Kathy Najimy as Sister Mary Patrick.
Main cast
- Deloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary ClarenceWhoopi GoldbergMain
- Mother SuperiorMaggie SmithMain
- Sister Mary PatrickKathy NajimyMain
- Sister Mary RobertWendy MakkenaMain
- Sister Mary LazarusMary WickesMain
- Vince LaRoccaHarvey KeitelMain
- Eddie SoutherBill NunnMain
Supporting cast
- JoeyRobert MirandaSupp
- WillyRichard PortnowSupp
- TinaEllen Albertini DowSupp
- MichelleCarmen ZapataSupp
- Sister Mary TheresaPat Crawford BrownSupp
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About this cast
Sister Act (1992) is a comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris Van Cartier, a nightclub singer who witnesses a murder and is placed in protective custody at a convent. There, she revitalises the choir, leading to hilarious and heartwarming moments. The film features a stellar supporting cast including Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, and Harvey Keitel.
FAQs
Who plays Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act?
Whoopi Goldberg plays Deloris Van Cartier, also known as Sister Mary Clarence.
Who plays Mother Superior in Sister Act?
Dame Maggie Smith plays the stern but lovable Mother Superior.
Who plays Vince LaRocca in Sister Act?
Harvey Keitel plays the gangster Vince LaRocca, Deloris’s former boyfriend.
What is Sister Act about?
Sister Act follows a lounge singer who goes into hiding at a convent after witnessing a murder and ends up revitalising the convent’s choir.
Is there a sequel to Sister Act?
Yes, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit was released in 1993, with Whoopi Goldberg reprising her role.
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