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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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bootlegger
rape
based on novel or book
remake
privileged life
literary adaptation
society girl
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Questions about Sanctuary
How long is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Tony Richardson and released in 1961.
What genre is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is a Drama film (1961).
Who stars in Sanctuary?
The cast of Sanctuary includes Lee Remick, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman, Harry Townes, Odetta.
What is the TMDB rating for Sanctuary?
Sanctuary has a TMDB rating of 5.4/10 based on 12 votes.
