The movie “Nasty Habits” was produced in 1977 and it’s a comedy that lasts 1 hour and 36 minutes. It’s a fiction set in a Philadelphia convent where two nuns vie for the position of head abbess. The key roles in the film were played by Glenda Jackson who played Alexandra, Melina Mercouri who played Gertrude, and Geraldine Page who played Walburga. This content further delves into the locations where the film was shot, revealing more behind-the-scenes facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
“Nasty Habits” was filmed in multiple locations. It was shot in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Over in the United Kingdom, more scenes were captured at the former All Saints Pastoral Centre on Shenley Lane in London Colney, Hertfordshire, and at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The filming began on March 1, 1976.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenda Jackson | Alexandra |
| Melina Mercouri | Gertrude |
| Geraldine Page | Walburga |
| Sandy Dennis | Winifred |
| Anne Jackson | Mildred |
| Anne Meara | Geraldine |
| Susan Penhaligon | Felicity |
| Edith Evans | Hildegarde |
| Jerry Stiller | P.R. Priest |
| Rip Torn | Maximilian |
| Eli Wallach | Monsignor |
| Suzanne Stone | Bathildis |
| Peter Bromilow | Baudouin |
| Shane Rimmer | Officer I / C |
| Harry Ditson | Ambrose |
| Oliver Maguire | First Policeman |
| Alick Hayes | Abbot |
| Bill Reimbold | Bishop’s Secretary |
| Anthony Forrest | Thomas |
| Mike Douglas | Mike Douglas |
| Bill Jorgensen | Bill Jorgensen |
| Jessica Savitch | Jessica Savitch |
| Howard K. Smith | Howard K. Smith |
| James Berwick | (uncredited) |
| Pam Rose | Nun (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Nasty Habits” was based on the Watergate scandal but set within a Philadelphia convent.
- This film marked the final theatrical feature for actress Dame Edith Evans.
- The movie makes a reference to another film – “All the President’s Men” released in 1976.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Latitude: 39.9525839
- Longitude: -75.1652215
- Place ID: ChIJ60u11Ni3xokRwVg-jNgU9Yk
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Former All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.7127646
- Longitude: -0.3009462
- Place ID: ChIJ1whuIW8-dkgRzFR20NbhMd4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Shenley Ln, London Colney, St Albans AL2 1AF, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.65813989999999
- Longitude: -0.2692358
- Place ID: ChIJW76KtW0WdkgRK85AJ7hP5LI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Rd, Borehamwood WD6 1JG, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
