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Heavenly Pursuits is a British film of genre Drama directed by David Hayman with Tom Conti
Heavenly Pursuits (1986)
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Add to a movie listHeavenly Pursuits (knows as Gospel According to Vic in some territories) is a 1986 Scottish comedy film written and directed by Charles Gormley and starring Tom Conti, Helen Mirren, and David Hayman. Set in Glasgow, Scotland, the film is about a teacher at a Catholic school whose students are searching for two more miracles that would promote the late Edith Semple to sainthood. A nonbeliever himself, the teacher's skepticism is challenged when he becomes involved in seemingly miraculous events.
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At the Vatican, Father Cobb (Brian Pettifer) from the Blessed Edith Semple School in Glasgow, offers evidence to promote Blessed Edith's elevation to sainthood. Downplaying the idea of miracles, a Vatican official sends the "little father" back to Scotland. Undeterred, Father Cobb continues to lead the school in prayer, invoking Blessed Edith's intercession to heal the sick, including little Alice McKenzie who is crippled.Actors
Tom Conti
(Vic Mathews)
Helen Mirren
(Ruth Chancellor)
David Hayman
(Jeff Jeffries)
Ewen Bremner
(Stevie Deans)
Jennifer Black
(Sister)
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