Sparrow

About Sparrow

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

Franco Zeffirelli's Sparrow is a 1994 drama film. Its themes are convent (nunnery), cholera, 19th century, and religion.

Angela Bettis stars as Maria, Johnathon Schaech as Nino, Eva Alexander as Annetta, and Vanessa Redgrave as Suor Agata. It runs 106 minutes and was released in February 1994.

The screenplay is by Franco Zeffirelli.

The Song of Bernadette, There Will Be Blood, and The Magdalene Sisters make useful companions to Sparrow.