Stealing Heaven(1988)
Forgive us father for we have loved.
Stealing Heaven Synopsis
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.
Stealing Heaven (1988) is a history, romance and drama film directed by Clive Donner, released on May 20, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott and Bernard Hepton. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Donner
- Writers:
- Marion Meade, Chris Bryant
- Production:
- Jadran Film, FilmDallas Pictures, Amy International
- Status:
- Released
Stealing Heaven Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek de Lint
as Abelard
Kim Thomson
as Heloise
Denholm Elliott
as Fulbert
Bernard Hepton
as Bishop
Rachel Kempson
as Prioress
Angela Pleasence
as Sister Cecilia
Kenneth Cranham
as Vice Chancellor Suger
Patsy Byrne
- Yvonne Bryceland
Yvonne Bryceland
Philip Locke
Cassie Stuart
Mark Jax
Key crew
Directed by Clive Donner, written by Marion Meade and Chris Bryant.
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Stealing Heaven Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 17 ratings.
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Stealing Heaven – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stealing Heaven online?
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Stealing Heaven (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Stealing Heaven?
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The main cast of Stealing Heaven (1988) includes Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton and Rachel Kempson. The film was directed by Clive Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stealing Heaven released?
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Stealing Heaven was released on May 20, 1988 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Stealing Heaven worth watching?
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Stealing Heaven (1988) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.