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Sanctuary of Fear
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Sanctuary of Fear

1979-04-23 · 100 min · ★ 8.0

TV Movie · Thriller · Mystery

A Manhattan priest with a penchant for solving crimes goes to the aid of a young actress. She is becoming enmeshed in a series of bizarre incidents she can't explain, and her complaints to the police have gone ignored.

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Directors
John Llewellyn Moxey
Production companies
Marble Arch Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barnard HughesBarnard HughesFather Brown
Michael McGuireMichael McGuireLieutenant Bellamy
George HearnGeorge HearnMonsignor Kerrigan
Robert SchenkkanRobert SchenkkanFather Wembley
David RascheDavid RascheJack Collins
Fred GwynneFred GwynneJudge Potter
Elizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonMrs. Glidden
Kay LenzKay LenzCarol Bain
Peter MaloneyPeter MaloneyEli Clay
Saul RubinekSaul RubinekJerry Stone
Jeffrey DeMunnJeffrey DeMunnWhitney Fowler
Donald SymingtonDonald SymingtonRussell Heyman
Maureen SillimanBeth Landau
Alice DrummondAlice DrummondGrace Barringer
Thomas HillThomas HillCarl Barringer
Sydney HibbertSteeldrummer
David RamseyDavid RamseyAuction Guest
Robin Mary ParisAuction Guest #2
Gary BayerMike
Sudie BondSudie BondAnnie

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