Movie·1986·1h 0m
David Macaulay: Cathedral
DocumentaryHistory
Synopsis
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.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
Top cast
David Macaulay
Self / Host / Narrator
Caroline Berg
Self
Derek Jacobi
Pierre (voice)
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Geoffrey Matthews
Bishop Philippe / Dean of the Chapter (voice)
Brian Blessed
Master Guillaume (voice)
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Paul Bacon
Merchant Thibaut (voice)
Sean Barrett
Bishop Gervais / Chapter Member (voice)
Peter Pacey
Friar Roland / Robert of Cormont (voice)
Ellis Jones
Ansel (voice)
