David Macaulay: Cathedral
Originally released in 1986. David Macaulay: Cathedral is a documentary/history film. directed by Tim King. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Macaulay, Caroline Berg, and Derek Jacobi
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
David Macaulay
as Self / Host / Narrator
Caroline Berg
as Self
Derek Jacobi
as Pierre (voice)
Geoffrey Matthews
as Bishop Philippe / Dean of the Chapter (voice)
Brian Blessed
as Master Guillaume (voice)
Paul Bacon
as Merchant Thibaut (voice)
Sean Barrett
as Bishop Gervais / Chapter Member (voice)
Peter Pacey
as Friar Roland / Robert of Cormont (voice)
Ellis Jones
as Ansel (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Unicorn Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Macaulay: Cathedral about?
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 ...
Who directed David Macaulay: Cathedral?
David Macaulay: Cathedral was directed by Tim King.
How long is David Macaulay: Cathedral?
David Macaulay: Cathedral has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was David Macaulay: Cathedral released?
David Macaulay: Cathedral was released on April 30, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in David Macaulay: Cathedral?
The main cast of David Macaulay: Cathedral includes David Macaulay, Caroline Berg, Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Matthews, Brian Blessed.