The Sanctuary Sparrow
1994, English. Directed by Graham Theakston.
Liliwin is a poor acrobat hired to entertain at an Aurifaber wedding. But when he is dismissed and the master of the house is found unconscious and robbed, Cadfael must find the real thief before the mob takes vengeance.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Graham TheakstonDirector
- Derek JacobiBrother Cadfael
- Sean PertweeHugh Beringar
- Peter CopleyAbbot Heribert
- Julian FirthBrother Jerome
- Rosalie CrutchleyJuliana Aurifaber
- Maria MilesMargery Aurifaber
- Steven MackintoshLiliwin
- Roger BoothBaldwin Peche
- David TysallIestyn
- Natascha McElhoneCecily Corde
- Michael CulverPrior Robert
- Roy BarracloughWalter Aurifaber
Details
- Released
- 5 June 1994
- Written by
- Russell Lewis, Edith Pargeter
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The Sanctuary Sparrow: quick answers
What should I watch before The Sanctuary Sparrow?
Watch One Corpse Too Many (1994) first.
What comes after The Sanctuary Sparrow?
Next in the series: The Leper of St. Giles (1994), Monk's Hood (1994), and The Virgin in the Ice (1995).
Is The Sanctuary Sparrow worth watching?
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How long is The Sanctuary Sparrow?
The Sanctuary Sparrow runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The Sanctuary Sparrow have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Sanctuary Sparrow on?
The Sanctuary Sparrow isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 June 1994. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sanctuary Sparrow?
If you liked The Sanctuary Sparrow, try Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder, Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead, Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud.
Who directed The Sanctuary Sparrow?
The Sanctuary Sparrow (1994) was directed by Graham Theakston and stars Derek Jacobi, Sean Pertwee, Peter Copley.