When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Tommy Lee Jones
as Pater Joseph McMahon
Annette O'Toole
as Nana Marie 'Nim' Fitzpatrick
M. Emmet Walsh
as Detective Mulligan
Milo O’Shea
as Monsignor Casey
David Groh
as Michael Drumm
Madeleine Sherwood
as Mrs. Chase
Jean De Baer
as Gene Drumm
David Strathairn
as Stuart Chase
Frances Fisher
as Maureen Phelan
Peter Crombie
as Dan Phelan
Anthony LaGuerre
as Carlos
Sylvia Short
as Miss Lalor
