Sanctuary (1961 film)

Sanctuary
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTony Richardson
Written by
Based onSanctuary
(1931 novel)
by William Faulkner
Requiem for a Nun
(1951 novel)
by William Faulkner
Produced byRichard D. Zanuck
Darryl F. Zanuck
Starring
CinematographyEllsworth Fredericks
Edited byRobert L. Simpson
Music byAlex North
Distributed by20th Century-Fox
Release date
  • April 18, 1961 (1961-04-18)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1.9 million

Sanctuary is a 1961 American Southern Gothic drama film directed by Tony Richardson in his Hollywood debut, based on the William Faulkner novels Sanctuary (1931) and Requiem for a Nun (1951). It stars Lee Remick, Yves Montand, Bradford Dillman, and Odetta in her film debut. It was released by 20th Century Fox on April 18, 1961.