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Stealing Heaven (1988)
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Chris Bryant (writer)
Marion Meade (novel)
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Abelard, a respected philosopher and teacher in 12th-century Paris, is hired to tutor the intelligent and beautiful Heloise... more | add synopsis
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Derek de Lint | ... | Abelard |
 | Kim Thomson | ... | Heloise |
| Denholm Elliott | ... | Fulbert |
| Bernard Hepton | ... | Bishop |
| Kenneth Cranham | ... | Suger |
| Patsy Byrne | ... | Agnes |
| Cassie Stuart | ... | Petronilla |
| Philip Locke | ... | Poussin |
| Victoria Burgoyne | ... | Prostitute |
| Antonia Cutic | ... | Landlady |
| Diana Belinic | ... | Girl in street |
| Davor Fejzagic | ... | Boy in street |
| Mark Jax | ... | Jourdain |
| Timothy Watson | ... | François (as Tim Watson) |
| Andrew McLean | ... | Gerard |
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USA:108 min | USA:115 min (uncut version) | Yugoslavia:115 min
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The following actors were seen for various roles, Patrick Drury Maurice Thorogood Clive Francis and Michael Siberry. more
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I find myself in total agreement with BlackMonk. This is the ultimate philosophical love story. It attempts to answer the age-old question: What is the purpose of life? Is it to serve God, as Abelard thought, or to pursue happiness on Earth, as Heloise believed?
The film makers do a brilliant job of setting up the dramatic conflict between these two views of life. The writing, dialogue, direction, and acting are all first rate. This is one of the greatest movies ever made, and one of history's greatest love stories! Kim Thompson should have received an Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of Heloise. She was Heloise.
It amazes me that one little film gimmick, a feather, could be used so brilliantly to help answer one of life's eternal questions. Make sure you pay close attention to the opening scene, one of the greatest scenes in movie history.
Enthralling!