Three Sovereigns for Sarah
Synopsis
Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the "witch hysteria" of 1692. THREE SOVEREIGNS FOR SARAH offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue. The film is a powerful, moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft.
Top Cast
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Vanessa Redgrave
Sarah Cloyce
Patrick McGoohan
Chief Magistrate
Phyllis Thaxter
Rebecca Nurse
Daniel von Bargen
Thomas Putnam
Kim Hunter
Mary Easty
Maryann Plunkett
Anne Putnam Sr.
John Dukakis
Joseph Putnam
Will Lyman
Rev. Parris
Ronald Hunter
Samuel Nurse
Shay Duffin
Judge Hathorne
Rino Thunder
John Indian
Victor Magnotta
Executioner
Donald Symington
Peter Cloyce
Bob Colonna
Judge Corwin
Sylvia Soares
Tituba
Hamilton Benz
Israel Porter
Barbara Blossom
Lydia
Christopher Childs
Rev. Noyes
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor Pisano
- Original Score
- Charles Gross
- Original Title
- Three Sovereigns for Sarah
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- Night Owl Productions, American Playhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Leacock
Victor Pisano
Charles Gross
Larry Pizer
Stan Salfas
Victor Pisano, Michael Uslan, Lindsay Law, Benjamin Melniker
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Pisano
Producer
Philip Leacock
Director
Victor Pisano
Writer
Michael Uslan
Producer
Stan Salfas
Editor
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Charles Gross
Original Music Composer
Carol Ramsey
Costume Design
Howard Cummings
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Sovereigns for Sarah
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What is Three Sovereigns for Sarah about?
Nineteen people were hanged and one man pressed to death, while hundreds went to jail during the "witch hysteria" of 1692. THREE SOVEREIGNS FOR SARAH offers an accurate portrayal of the Salem witch trials, with real characters and original transcripts woven into the dialogue. The film is a powerful, moving story about three loving sisters accused of witchcraft.
Who directed Three Sovereigns for Sarah?
Three Sovereigns for Sarah was directed by Philip Leacock.
Who stars in Three Sovereigns for Sarah?
The principal cast of Three Sovereigns for Sarah includes Vanessa Redgrave, Patrick McGoohan, Phyllis Thaxter, Daniel von Bargen, Kim Hunter.
When was Three Sovereigns for Sarah released and how long is it?
Three Sovereigns for Sarah was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Sovereigns for Sarah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Sovereigns for Sarah was composed by Charles Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Sovereigns for Sarah?
Three Sovereigns for Sarah holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).