Sanctuary
“Beneath the corridors of power, men without faces deploy operatives that don't exist, on missions that never happen.”
Synopsis
Luke Kovak is part of a covert group within the CIA that works on illegal black ops involving blackmail and assassinations. When his boss orders the murder of one of the team, Luke realizes how expendable they all are and gets out (taking proof of their activities with him). He now lives as a priest until the group start to get close to tracking him down.
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Sanctuary (1998) HQ Trailer
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tibor Takács
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Stokes
- Original Score
- Norman Orenstein
- Original Title
- Sanctuary
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Imperial Entertainment, Applecreek Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tibor Takács
Michael Stokes
Norman Orenstein
George Mooradian
Evan Landis
Andy Emilio
Department Leadership Roster
Tibor Takács
Director
Michael Stokes
Writer
George Mooradian
Director of Photography
Evan Landis
Editor
Tamara Winston
Costume Design
Andy Emilio
Producer
Ian Hall
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctuary
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What is Sanctuary about?
Luke Kovak is part of a covert group within the CIA that works on illegal black ops involving blackmail and assassinations. When his boss orders the murder of one of the team, Luke realizes how expendable they all are and gets out (taking proof of their activities with him). He now lives as a priest until the group start to get close to tracking him down.
Who directed Sanctuary?
Sanctuary was directed by Tibor Takács.
Who stars in Sanctuary?
The principal cast of Sanctuary includes Mark Dacascos, Kylie Travis, Jaimz Woolvett, Alan Scarfe, Elisabeth Rosen.
When was Sanctuary released and how long is it?
Sanctuary was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Sanctuary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sanctuary was composed by Norman Orenstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sanctuary?
Sanctuary holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).