Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
In 17th-century Tuscany, a church play is performed for the benefit of young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasThu, Nov 3, 1994
GB
- In CinemasFri, Sep 17, 1993
CA
- In CinemasSat, Sep 11, 1993Toronto International Film Festival
AU
- In CinemasFri, May 20, 1994
FR
- In CinemasMon, May 17, 1993Cannes Film Festival
DE
- In CinemasThu, Nov 11, 1993
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Julia Ormond
as The Daughter
Ralph Fiennes
as The Bishop's Son
Philip Stone
as The Bishop
Jonathan Lacey
as Cosimo Medici
Don Henderson
as The Father Confessor
Celia Gregory
as The Mother Superior
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