The movie ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ made in 1993 is a comedy and family film where Whoopi Goldberg returns as Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier, who transforms into Sister Mary Clarence to teach music at a Catholic school. The film offers interesting insights into its filming locations and backstage facts. This article provides further details on various shooting sites and some fascinating trivia about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at multiple locations in California. These include the St. Peter & Paul Church and Bank of America Building both located in San Francisco, and also in Los Angeles. Other places of filming in San Francisco include the City College’s Alemany Campus. The filming occurred between May 24, 1993, and August 20, 1993.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Whoopi Goldberg | Deloris |
| Kathy Najimy | Sister Mary Patrick |
| Barnard Hughes | Father Maurice |
| Mary Wickes | Sister Mary Lazarus |
| James Coburn | Mr. Crisp |
| Michael Jeter | Father Ignatius |
| Wendy Makkena | Sister Mary Robert |
| Sheryl Lee Ralph | Florence Watson |
| Robert Pastorelli | Joey Bustamente |
| Thomas Gottschalk | Father Wolfgang |
| Maggie Smith | Mother Superior |
| Lauryn Hill | Rita Watson |
| Brad Sullivan | Father Thomas |
| Alanna Ubach | Maria |
| Ryan Toby | Ahmal |
| Ron Johnson | Sketch |
| Devin Kamin | Frankie |
| Christian Fitzharris | Tyler Chase |
| Tanya Blount | Tanya |
| Mehran Marcos Sedghi | Marcos |
| Valeria Andrews | Classroom Kid |
| Dionna Brooks-Jackson | Classroom Kid |
| Monica Calhoun | Classroom Kid |
| Martha Gonzalez | Classroom Kid |
| Frank Howard | Classroom Kid |
| David Kater | Classroom Kid |
| Deedee Magno | Classroom Kid |
| Alex Martin | Classroom Kid |
| Jermaine Montell | Classroom Kid |
| Sacha Thomas | Classroom Kid |
| Ashley Thompson | Classroom Kid |
| Pat Crawford Brown | Choir Nun |
| Susan Browning | Choir Nun |
| Georgia Creighton | Choir Nun |
| Edith Diaz | Choir Nun |
| Ellen Albertini Dow | Choir Nun |
| Beth Fowler | Choir Nun |
| Prudence Wright Holmes | Choir Nun |
| Sheri Izzard | Choir Nun |
| Ruth Kobart | Choir Nun |
| Darlene Koldenhoven | Choir Nun |
| Rose Parenti | Choir Nun |
| Carmen Zapata | Choir Nun |
| Andrea Robinson | Sister Mary Robert (singingVoice) |
| Jenifer Lewis | Vegas Backup Singer #1 |
| Sharon Brown | Vegas Backup Singer #3 |
| Regan Patno | Dancer |
| Kevin Alexander Stea | Dancer |
| John Jacquet Jr. | Dancer |
| Luca Tommassini | Dancer |
| Gabriel Trupin | Dancer |
| Frank Williams | Dancer |
| Lacy Darryl Phillips | Dancer |
| Paul Genick | Dancer ‘Sugar Pie’ |
| Aaron Baker | Dancer ‘Teeny Bikini’ |
| Warren Frost | Archdiocese Person #1 |
| Robin Gammell | Archdiocese Person #2 |
| Bill Duke | Mr. Johnson |
| Sydney Lassick | Competition Announcer |
| Kai Bowe | Stage Manager |
| William S. Turchyn II | Assistant Stage Manager |
| John Fontana | Flying Tech #1 |
| Michael A. Tice | Flying Tech #2 |
| Robert Simokovic | Flying Tech #3 |
| Iris Graves | Iris Choir |
| Pamela Taylor | Iris Choir |
| Robert J. Benson | Iris Choir |
| Juliette Hagerman | Iris Choir |
| Christina Royster | Iris Choir |
| Kwaku A. James | Iris Choir |
| Roy M. Crayton | Iris Choir |
| Kwame James | Iris Choir |
| Latesha Crayton | Iris Choir |
| Jennifer Reeves | Iris Choir |
| William D. Hall | Chapman Choir Leader |
| Faith Burton | Stage Crew (uncredited) |
| Robby George | Student (uncredited) |
| Ryal Haakenson | Man at Show (uncredited) |
| Bill Irwin | Unnamed Brother #1 (uncredited) |
| Jason Menz | LAPD Officer (uncredited) |
| Tanya Newbould | Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| Christina Nuki | Opera Singer (uncredited) |
| Sally Stevens | On Camera Singer (uncredited) |
| David Ulmer | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Terri J. Vaughn | Student (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is a sequel to the first ‘Sister Act’ and was shown in theaters on 10th December 1993 in Canada.
- It was directed by Bill Duke and written by James Orr, Jim Cruickshank, and Judi Ann Mason.
- Alongside Whoopi Goldberg, stars like Kathy Najimy, Barnard Hughes, and others added to the film’s star-power, enhancing its appeal to audiences.
- The movie earned 1 win and received 3 nominations for various awards.
- With 120 user reviews and 27 critic reviews, the film had a considerable amount of evaluation from multiple fronts.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: St. Peter & Paul Church – 666 Filbert Street, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.8014041
- Longitude: -122.4101623
- Place ID: ChIJR72bU_CAhYAR7Kzo-OE5GyQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 666 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Bank of America Building – 555 California Street, San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7919407
- Longitude: -122.40328
- Place ID: ChIJgVDtsouAhYARvYch9NRWjkI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 555 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
