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Sparrow

1994 · 106 min · Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Sparrow (1994) is a drama film, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. It stars Angela Bettis and Johnathon Schaech. The 106-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What Sparrow Is 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.

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What is Sparrow about?

Catania, Sicilia 1854. A serious epidemic of cholera is hitting the region.

Where can I watch Sparrow?

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How long is Sparrow?

Sparrow runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).

When did Sparrow come out?

Sparrow was released in 1994.

Who directed Sparrow?

Sparrow was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

Who stars in Sparrow?

Sparrow stars Angela Bettis, Johnathon Schaech, Eva Alexander, Vanessa Redgrave.

What is Sparrow's rating?

Sparrow holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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