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Sparrow (1994)

Movie ★ 7.4 106 min

Drama

Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region. Maria a 16 years old novice leaves her convent and returns her home to avoid contamination. Here she finds a difficult situation, in fact her stepmother and her half-sisters prevent Maria to live the normal life of a teenager. In their minds Maria is the promised "bride of God" and a regular life for her is inappropriate. Nino, her handsome neighbor, falls in love for Maria who isn't indifferent to him. But when Maria comes back to her convent the way to become nun is compelled. Now Maria can understand Sister Agata, and realizes she became mad cause a lost and impossible love like the one between Maria and Nino.

Franco Zeffirelli Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 4, 1994
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0108226
Country
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Themes

Cast

Angela Bettis Angela Bettis Maria Johnathon Schaech Johnathon Schaech Nino Eva Alexander Annetta Vanessa Redgrave Vanessa Redgrave Suor Agata Sinéad Cusack Sinéad Cusack Matilde Valentina Cortese Valentina Cortese Madre Superiora John Castle John Castle Giuseppe Frank Finlay Frank Finlay Father Nunzio Denis Quilley Denis Quilley Baron Cesaro Pat Heywood Pat Heywood Sister Teresa Gareth Thomas Gareth Thomas Corrado Maurizio Cucè Maurizio Cucè Assassino

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sparrow about?
Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region. Maria a 16 years old novice leaves her convent and returns her home to avoid contamination. Here she finds a difficult situation, in fact her stepmother and her half-sisters prevent Maria to live the normal life of a teenager. In their minds Maria is the promised "bride of God" and a regular life for her is inappropriate. Nino, her handsome neighbor, falls in love for Maria who isn't indifferent to him. But when Maria comes back to her convent the way to become nun is compelled. Now Maria can understand Sister Agata, and realizes she became mad cause a lost and impossible love like the one between Maria and Nino.
Who directed Sparrow?
Sparrow was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Sparrow?
Sparrow stars Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Vanessa Redgrave.
When was Sparrow released?
Sparrow is a 1994 drama film.
Where can I watch Sparrow?
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