The Sanctuary Sparrow
1994 · 75 min · TV Movie, Mystery, Crime, Drama, History
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.
Directed by Graham Theakston · Written by Russell Lewis
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Derek Jacobi Brother Cadfael -
Sean Pertwee Hugh Beringar -
Peter Copley Abbot Heribert -
Julian Firth Brother Jerome -
Rosalie Crutchley Juliana Aurifaber - M Maria Miles Margery Aurifaber
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Steven Mackintosh Liliwin - R Roger Booth Baldwin Peche
- D David Tysall Iestyn
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Natascha McElhone Cecily Corde -
Michael Culver Prior Robert -
Roy Barraclough Walter Aurifaber
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