5.4Sanctuary · 1961
Sanctuary (1961) is a Drama film directed by Tony Richardson, starring Lee Remick, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman.
Drama
5.4Overview
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, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman, Harry Townes, Odetta, Howard St. John, Jean Carson, Reta Shaw
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What is "Sanctuary" 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 uncovered as she begs mercy for her faithful servant.
When was "Sanctuary" released?
Sanctuary was released in 1961.
Who stars in "Sanctuary"?
The cast includes Lee Remick, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman, Harry Townes.
