Stealing Heaven
"Forgive us father for we have loved."
Originally released in 1988. Stealing Heaven is a history/romance film. directed by Clive Donner.
Starring Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, and Denholm Elliott
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jadran Film
- FilmDallas Pictures
- Amy International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stealing Heaven about?
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, Héloïs...
Who directed Stealing Heaven?
Stealing Heaven was directed by Clive Donner.
How long is Stealing Heaven?
Stealing Heaven has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Stealing Heaven released?
Stealing Heaven was released on May 20, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stealing Heaven?
The main cast of Stealing Heaven includes Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott, Bernard Hepton, Rachel Kempson.