Sparrow
Originally released in 1994. Sparrow is a drama film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Starring Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, and Eva Alexander
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (24 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
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 si...
Who directed Sparrow?
Sparrow was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
How long is Sparrow?
Sparrow has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Sparrow released?
Sparrow was released on February 4, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sparrow?
The main cast of Sparrow includes Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Vanessa Redgrave, Sinéad Cusack.