Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Derek de Lint
Abelard
Kim Thomson
Heloise
Denholm Elliott
Fulbert
Bernard Hepton
Bishop
Rachel Kempson
Prioress
Angela Pleasence
Sister Cecilia
Kenneth Cranham
Vice Chancellor Suger
Patsy Byrne
Yvonne Bryceland
Philip Locke
Cassie Stuart
Mark Jax
Frequently Asked Questions
Stealing Heaven was released on May 20, 1988.
The runtime of Stealing Heaven is 1h 48m.
Stealing Heaven is a History, Romance, Drama movie.
Stealing Heaven has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Stealing Heaven is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Stealing Heaven was directed by Clive Donner.
The main cast of Stealing Heaven includes Derek de Lint, Kim Thomson, Denholm Elliott.
Stealing Heaven is originally in English.