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Stealing Heaven (1988)

Movie ★ 6.2 108 min

History Romance Drama

Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. A sixteen-year old girl raised in a convent, Héloïse has an intellectual curiosity and rebels against the status of women in 12th century Europe. When others begin to suspect their relationship, Heloise's uncle Fulbert and the bishop of Paris work together to put a stop to it. Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child, and they are married in secret. Abelard struggles for acting against the will of God, yet is unable to escape his love for Heloise.

Clive Donner Director Chris Bryant Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 20, 1988
Runtime
108 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0096170
Language
Studio
, FilmDallas Pictures, Amy International

Themes

Cast

Derek de Lint Derek de Lint Abelard Kim Thomson Kim Thomson Heloise Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott Fulbert Bernard Hepton Bernard Hepton Bishop Rachel Kempson Rachel Kempson Prioress Angela Pleasence Angela Pleasence Sister Cecilia Kenneth Cranham Kenneth Cranham Vice Chancellor Suger Patsy Byrne Patsy Byrne Yvonne Bryceland Philip Locke Philip Locke Cassie Stuart Cassie Stuart Mark Jax Mark Jax Thomas Lockyer Thomas Lockyer Victoria Burgoyne Victoria Burgoyne

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stealing Heaven about?
Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. A sixteen-year old girl raised in a convent, Héloïse has an intellectual curiosity and rebels against the status of women in 12th century Europe. When others begin to suspect their relationship, Heloise's uncle Fulbert and the bishop of Paris work together to put a stop to it. Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child, and they are married in secret. Abelard struggles for acting against the will of God, yet is unable to escape his love for Heloise.
Who directed Stealing Heaven?
Stealing Heaven was directed by Clive Donner.
Who stars in Stealing Heaven?
Stealing Heaven stars Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton.
When was Stealing Heaven released?
Stealing Heaven is a 1988 history, romance, drama film.
Where can I watch Stealing Heaven?
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