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| Derek de Lint | ... | Abelard | |
| Kim Thomson | ... | Heloise | |
| Denholm Elliott | ... | Fulbert | |
| Bernard Hepton | ... | Bishop | |
| Kenneth Cranham | ... | Suger | |
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Patsy Byrne | ... | Agnes |
| Cassie Stuart | ... | Petronilla | |
| Philip Locke | ... | Poussin | |
| Victoria Burgoyne | ... | Prostitute | |
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Antonia Cutic | ... | Landlady |
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Diana Belinic | ... | Girl in street |
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Davor Fejzagic | ... | Boy in street |
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Mark Jax | ... | Jourdain |
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Timothy Watson | ... | François (as Tim Watson) |
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Andrew H. McLean | ... | Gerard (as Andrew McLean) |
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Abelard, a respected philosopher and teacher in 12th-century Paris, is hired to tutor the intelligent and beautiful Heloise. They soon fall in love, but must hide their affection because Abelard is sworn to celibacy. Written by Eric Sorensen <Eric_Sorensen@fc.mcps.k12.md.us>
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Fred Zinneman had tried to film this in 1971, but it was abandoned. See more »Goofs
In the construction montage towards the end of the movie, you can see an altar with a number of pumpkins on it. As a plant native to North America there wouldn't be any in 12th century Europe. See more »Alternate Versions
UK cinema and video prints were cut for a '15' rating. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This was a wonderful film, but I will admit that I am not writing this review to extol its virtues. In fact, I am writing in response to the foulest review preceding mine, "A Romance in which Philosophies Clash" by BlackMonk.
BlackMonk, your review of Stealing Heaven was an outrageous atrocity for which you should never be forgiven. Were I a ranking member of the ecclesiastical hierarchy, I would surely have you excommunicated immediately, or at least prescribe a penance of the most merciless and puritanical nature. Your conception of the middle ages is antiquated, outmoded, and uneducated; Your understanding of Abelard's thought is baseless and retarded, and your sense of taste is all but nonexistent. It would be to the benefit of all IMDb readers if you would lay down your wretched pen and never cast judgment on another work of artistic merit for the rest of your cursed days.
I suggest, sir, that you henceforth adhere to a strict regimen of daily self-flagellation, in the hopes that it will instill some piety and love of Beauty and the Divine within you. Should this fail, deep reflection or self-imposed exile may be your only hope of redemption.
sincerely, CMK