Sanctuary(1961)
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...
Sanctuary 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.
Sanctuary (1961) is a drama film directed by Tony Richardson, released on April 18, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Lee Remick, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman and Harry Townes. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Richardson
- Writers:
- Ruth Ford, James Poe, William Faulkner
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Ellsworth Fredericks
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Sanctuary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Remick
as Temple Drake
Yves Montand
as Candy Man
Bradford Dillman
as Gowan Stevens
Harry Townes
as Ira Bobbitt
Odetta
as Nancy Mannigoe
Howard St. John
as Governor Drake
Jean Carson
as Norma
Strother Martin
as Dog Boy
Reta Shaw
as Miss Reba
- William Mims
William Mims
as Lee
Marge Redmond
as Flossie (uncredited)
- Jean Bartel
Jean Bartel
as Swede (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Tony Richardson, written by Ruth Ford, James Poe and William Faulkner, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and Richard D. Zanuck.
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Sanctuary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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Sanctuary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sanctuary online?
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Sanctuary (1961) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
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The main cast of Sanctuary (1961) includes Lee Remick, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman, Harry Townes and Odetta. The film was directed by Tony Richardson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sanctuary released?
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Sanctuary was released on April 18, 1961 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Sanctuary worth watching?
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Sanctuary (1961) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.