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David Macaulay: Cathedral (1986)

Movie 60 min

Documentary History

Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.

Tim King Director Larry Klein Writer Mark Olshaker Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 30, 1986
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0796310
Language
Studio
Unicorn Projects

Themes

Cast

David Macaulay David Macaulay Self / Host / Narrator Caroline Berg Caroline Berg Self Derek Jacobi Derek Jacobi Pierre (voice) Geoffrey Matthews Bishop Philippe / Dean of the Chapter (voice) Brian Blessed Brian Blessed Master Guillaume (voice) Paul Bacon Merchant Thibaut (voice) Sean Barrett Sean Barrett Bishop Gervais / Chapter Member (voice) Peter Pacey Peter Pacey Friar Roland / Robert of Cormont (voice) Ellis Jones Ellis Jones Ansel (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is David Macaulay: Cathedral about?
Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.
Who directed David Macaulay: Cathedral?
David Macaulay: Cathedral was directed by Tim King.
Who stars in David Macaulay: Cathedral?
David Macaulay: Cathedral stars David Macaulay, Caroline Berg, Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Matthews.
When was David Macaulay: Cathedral released?
David Macaulay: Cathedral is a 1986 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch David Macaulay: Cathedral?
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