Sparrow(1994)
Storia di una capinera
Sparrow Synopsis
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.
Sparrow (1994) is a drama film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, released on February 4, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander and Vanessa Redgrave. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Writers:
- Giovanni Verga, Franco Zeffirelli
- Cinematographer:
- Ennio Guarnieri
- Production:
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
Sparrow (1994) Trailer
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Sparrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Angela Bettis
as Maria
Johnathon Schaech
as Nino
- Eva Alexander
Eva Alexander
as Annetta
Vanessa Redgrave
as Suor Agata
Sinéad Cusack
as Matilde
Valentina Cortese
as Madre Superiora
John Castle
as Giuseppe
Frank Finlay
as Father Nunzio
Denis Quilley
as Baron Cesaro
Pat Heywood
as Sister Teresa
Gareth Thomas
as Corrado
Maurizio Cucè
as Assassino
Key crew
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, written by Giovanni Verga and Franco Zeffirelli.
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Sparrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 28 ratings.
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Sparrow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sparrow online?
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Sparrow (1994) is available to stream on CineAutore Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sparrow?
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The main cast of Sparrow (1994) includes Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Vanessa Redgrave and Sinéad Cusack. The film was directed by Franco Zeffirelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sparrow released?
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Sparrow was released on February 4, 1994 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Sparrow worth watching?
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Sparrow (1994) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sparrow?
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Yes. The official Sparrow trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.