Change of Habit
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
William Graham
Elvis Presley
Mary Tyler Moore
Barbara Mcnair
Jane Elliot
Leora Dana
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
John Carpenter, a young doctor operating a free clinic in a ghetto, looks with apprehension on the arrival of three nuns who have been granted special dispensation to wear laymen's clothing and help him with his work. Gradually gaining the respect of the community are: Sister Michelle, a speech therapist, who is able to help Julio Hernandez, the leader of a gang of juvenile delinquents, and who also works with an autistic child; Sister Irene, a Negro, who demonstrates her own sense of ghetto wisdom; and Sister Barbara, who becomes involved in protesting the unfair prices that a local food market charges the residents. Dr. Carpenter, who is unaware that the women are nuns, falls in love with Sister Michelle, but she gently rebuffs him and becomes even more involved in community affairs. Despite interference from her superior, Bishop Finley, Sister Michelle organizes a block party to bring the black and Puerto Rican elements of the community together. At the party, "The Banker," a local black gangster, slaps Sister Irene for meddling in his business affairs, but Dr. Carpenter knocks the gangster down. Later, Sister Michelle is nearly raped by Julio Hernandez, and again Dr. Carpenter comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Sister Barbara, who has been picketing the market, is arrested, and Mother Joseph, the nun in charge of the convent, orders all three women to leave the project. Sister Michelle, who is now in love with Carpenter, must choose between him and the Church.
Director
William Graham
Cast
Elvis Presley
Mary Tyler Moore
Barbara Mcnair
Jane Elliot
Leora Dana
Edward Asner
Robert Emhardt
Regis Toomey
Doro Merande
Ruth Mcdevitt
Richard Carlson
Nefti Millet
Laura Figueroa
Lorena Kirk
Virginia Vincent
David Renard
Ji-tu Cumbuka
Bill Elliott
Rodolfo Hoyos
Crew
Joe Alves
Frank Arrigo
Richard C. Bennett
Eric Bercovici
May Booth
Phil Bowles
Lyle Cain
Helen Colvig
Joe Connelly
Perry Devore
Bob Edmiston
Austin Felious
Larry Germain
William Goldenberg
Alexander Golitzen
Wilbur Gossman
Ollie Hansel
Edward Hobson
Clara Holgate
Dory Jones
John Joseph
Buddy Kaye
Joseph Kenny
James Lee
Ruby Levitt
Diana Loomis
John Mccarthy Jr.
James Mccoy
Russell Metty
Richard Morris
Bill Nunley
Irving Paley
Ronald Pierce
William Renaldi
Bill Schwartz
S. S. Schweitzer
Bill Smallback
Don Snyder
Douglas Stewart
Jack Terry
Tom Tuttle
Bunny Warren
Waldon O. Watson
Ben Weisman
Ben Weisman
Bud Westmore
Stanley Wilson
Walter Woodworth
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Elvis Presley's last feature film.
One of the songs in this film, "Rubberneckin'," wasn't originally recorded for this film, but was recorded at Elvis's classic Memphis recording sessions in 1969.
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Fall October 1969
Film marks Elvis Presley's last screen role.
Released in United States Fall October 1969
