Sanctuary
Director: Tony Richardson
"From the Nobel Prize winner...the unadorned truth about the governor's daughter...seared by the fires of her desperate desires...tormented by the new-found emotions within her..."
In 1920s rural Mississippi, Nancy Mannigoe, an African-American servant, is placed on death row for the murder of Temple Drake's infant child. Temple, the daughter of the governor, pleads with her father to exonerate Nancy of the charges, explaining that Nancy acted in haste to prevent her from resuming her affair with a roguish Cajun called Candy Man. Details of Temple's sordid past are uncovered as she begs mercy for her faithful servant.
Cast
Lee Remick
Temple Drake
Yves Montand
Candy Man
Bradford Dillman
Gowan Stevens
Harry Townes
Ira Bobbitt
Odetta
Nancy Mannigoe
Howard St. John
Governor Drake
Jean Carson
Norma
Strother Martin
Dog Boy
Reta Shaw
Miss Reba
William Mims
Lee
Marge Redmond
Flossie (uncredited)
Jean Bartel
Swede (uncredited)
In brief
Sanctuary (1961) is a drama film. With an average rating of 5.4/10 from 12 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 30min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Sanctuary online?
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How long is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary runs 90 minutes (1h 30min).
What rating does Sanctuary have?
Sanctuary has an average rating of 5.4/10 based on 12 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Sanctuary from?
Sanctuary was released in 1961.
