Sparrow

Sparrow

Storia di una capinera

7.4 /10 26 votes
February 4, 1994 1h 46m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Franco Zeffirelli
Writers Giovanni Verga, Franco Zeffirelli
Studio Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Rating 7.4/10
Language IT

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Cast & Crew

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sparrow was released on February 4, 1994.

The runtime of Sparrow is 1h 46m.

Sparrow is a Drama movie.

Sparrow has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Sparrow is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Sparrow was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

The main cast of Sparrow includes Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander.

Sparrow is originally in IT.