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The Staircase

  • TV Movie
  • 19981998
  • GG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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The Staircase (1998)
  • Drama
  • Western
A small chapel's choir loft survives incomplete with no staircase, until one day a mysterious drifter, with a background in carpentry, arrives in town.A small chapel's choir loft survives incomplete with no staircase, until one day a mysterious drifter, with a background in carpentry, arrives in town.A small chapel's choir loft survives incomplete with no staircase, until one day a mysterious drifter, with a background in carpentry, arrives in town.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
342
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Karen Arthur
  • Writer
    • Christopher Lofton
  • Stars
    • Barbara Hershey
    • William Petersen
    • Diane Ladd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Karen Arthur
  • Writer
    • Christopher Lofton
  • Stars
    • Barbara Hershey
    • William Petersen
    • Diane Ladd
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    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    The Staircase (1998)
    The Staircase (1998)
    The Staircase (1998)
    Barbara Hershey and William Petersen in The Staircase (1998)

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    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Mother Madalynas Mother Madalyn
    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Joadas Joad
    Diane Ladd
    Diane Ladd
    • Sister Margaretas Sister Margaret
    Louis Ferreira
    Louis Ferreira
    • Mr. Moulyas Mr. Mouly
    David Clennon
    David Clennon
    • Simon Filgeras Simon Filger
    Paul Robert Langdon
    • Pacoas Paco
    Anthony Ritter
    • Hernandoas Hernando
    Mark Sivertsen
    Mark Sivertsen
    • Mr. Prewittas Mr. Prewitt
    Rodney A. Grant
    Rodney A. Grant
    • Geronimoas Geronimo
    • (as Rodney Grant)
    Jane E. Goold
    • Sister Florianas Sister Florian
    • (as Jane Goold)
    Boots Southerland
    • Deputy Carlsonas Deputy Carlson
    Paul Geoffrey
    Paul Geoffrey
    • Samuelsas Samuels
    Ben Fuhrman
    • Wagon Driveras Wagon Driver
    Peter Quintana
    • Dr. Guerraas Dr. Guerra
    Adan Sanchez
    • Lennieas Lennie
    Stephanie Jones
    • Plainswomanas Plainswoman
    Doranne Godwin
    • Nunas Nun
    • (as Doranne Candelaria)
    Deborah Chavez
    Deborah Chavez
    • Nunas Nun
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Karen Arthur
    • Writer
      • Christopher Lofton
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    Storyline

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    The sisters of the legendary Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico have lived for years with an unfinished choir loft, until one day a mysterious drifter (Petersen) arrives in town (just passing through), and is hired by the Reverend Mother (Hersey) to complete the work. —peanutlee33
    • chapel
    • tragic ending
    • nun
    • dying
    • church
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    • Taglines
      • Her faith made a miracle. His creation made a legend.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • G
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    • Trivia
      If you look at the cane Barbara Hershey is using it is rather ornate/expensive for a nun. Even if it was given to her by someone.

    User reviews13

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    10/10
    A wonderfully mysteriously hauntingly beautiful story
    Always a Petersen (and Hersey) fan, I remember all to clearly when this TV movie released. (Dr. Quinn) was on yet another break as the previews for this aired. I remember being captivated by Petersen's male beauty and the visual of Hersey in a habit.

    Their screen chemistry is dead-on and their characters, beautifully portrayed. What struck me most was the unusual (sensual) strange chemistry between them; their obvious attraction to each other, however, the conflict of her conscious vows as a nun.

    This TV movie is one of the rarer gems outside the traditional Hallmark Hall of Fame movie greats (which I was amazed that it wasn't a HHFM) A total must-see, not just for Petersen or Hersey fans, alike, but for its overall quality.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Milagro en Santa Fe
    • Filming locations
      • San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • BWE Distribution
      • Craig Anderson Productions
      • TeleVest Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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