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Sanctuary

NR1h 30m1961Tony Richardson
IMDb: 6.1/10
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"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.

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What is Sanctuary (1961) about?

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…

Who stars in Sanctuary?

Sanctuary stars Lee Remick (Temple Drake), Yves Montand (Candy Man), Bradford Dillman (Gowan Stevens), Harry Townes (Ira Bobbitt), Odetta (Nancy Mannigoe). The film was directed by Tony Richardson.

How long is Sanctuary?

Sanctuary has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961. It is rated NR.

Is Sanctuary worth watching?

Sanctuary holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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