Movie

Sanctuary

“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...”

★ 5.4(12)19611h 30m

Drama

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Good to know

Director: Tony Richardson
Release date: 1961-04-18
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Darryl F. Zanuck Productions

About Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a 1961 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tony Richardson, starring Lee Remick, Yves Montand and Bradford Dillman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sanctuary in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Gov. Drake

Jean Carson

Norma

Reta Shaw

Miss Reba

Strother Martin

Dog Boy

William Mims

Lee

Marge Redmond

Flossie

Jean Bartel

Swede

Themes & keywords

bootleggerrapebased on novel or bookremakeprivileged lifeliterary adaptationsociety girl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sanctuary in Mexico?+

Sanctuary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sanctuary on Netflix?+

Sanctuary is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Sanctuary?+

Sanctuary has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Sanctuary?+

Sanctuary stars Lee Remick, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman, Harry Townes and Odetta.

When did Sanctuary come out?+

Sanctuary is a 1961 movie directed by Tony Richardson.

What genre is Sanctuary?+

Sanctuary is Drama film.

Who directed Sanctuary?+

Sanctuary was directed by Tony Richardson.