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    Sparrow

    106'

    1994-02-04

    7.4

    Drama

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingFranco ZeffirelliWritingGiovanni Verga

    Cast

    1

    Maria

    Angela Bettis

    2

    Nino

    Johnathon Schaech

    1

    Annetta

    Eva Alexander

    3

    Suor Agata

    Vanessa Redgrave

    2

    Matilde

    Sinéad Cusack

    1

    Madre Superiora

    Valentina Cortese

    2

    Giuseppe

    John Castle

    2

    Father Nunzio

    Frank Finlay

    1

    Baron Cesaro

    Denis Quilley

    1

    Sister Teresa

    Pat Heywood

    1

    Corrado

    Gareth Thomas

    1

    Assassino

    Maurizio Cucè

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Japan
      2. Italy
    • List of languages:
      1. Italian
      2. English
      3. Spanish
    • List of companies:
      1. Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
    • Vote Count: 28
    • Popularity: 0.7545
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Storia di una capinera

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