Investigation reveals how Brazil's most famous medium hid hundreds of sexual abuses and other crimes thanks to a safety net that combined fanaticism, violence, fame and power. 15 out of 17 found this helpful. is a slender passionate young woman with penetrating blue eyes and a mop of Irish-looking wiry reddish hair. Despite having many powerful enemies he slowly unites the nations of Western Europe and rebuilds civilization on the ruins of the Roman Empire. The true, erotic 12th-century romance of Abelard, a brilliant professor, and Heloise, his captivating student, has stood for centuries as an example of desire so intense it will brave any consequences. 7 out of 9 found this helpful Was this review helpful? Help Center Contributor Zone Polls.
A woman waking up with memory loss after going through a car accident only to find out that she had been divorced with her husband. The U.S. version has been cut of some sexual content to avoid an R rating, but the love scenes are still erotic and moving.
Fred Zinneman had tried to film this in 1971, but it was abandoned. Was this review helpful? I loved the movie, the story was great, the set designs were wonderful and very well done (I'm a history buff and want to say someone really did their research on the set designs, the way the actors were dressed and the use of language in the film (they didn't use any 20th century words). Consider yourself warned. The following actors were on the ideas list for The Ancient Priest, John Gill, Alan MacNaughtan, Hugh Latimer, Preston Lockwood, Trevor Peacock, John Moffatt, Edward Petherbridge, Nicholas Selby and Stuart Latham. I loved the movie, the story was great, the set designs were wonderful and very well done (I'm a history buff and want to say someone really did their research on the set designs, the way the actors were dressed and the use of language in the film (they didn't use any 20th century words). An historically-based film focusing on the romance between Abelard and Heloise which highlights two philosophical outlooks on life. This was actress Susan George's first project as a producer, working with her husband Simon MacCorkindale behind the cameras. 11 out of 14 found this helpful. The colors are alternately too muted and too bright to be realistic. Stealing Heaven (1988) Trivia (6) Add new John Quarmby and Edmund Kente were on the possibles list for Poussin. This romance is based on the real story of two lovers separated by the Catholic Church but bound by their hearts. Lucy, a 19-year-old American, was last there four years ago and wants to meet up again with the young Italian who kissed her and corresponded for a while. She's not what you would call inhibited in expressing her affection for him. Consider yourself warned. 3 out of 6 found this helpful For 20 years many visitors have come to the villa on an Italian hilltop owned by an English artist. Except for the maid, which seemed a little too unconvincing as a Medieval prole (everything about her screamed 1980s), all the acting was up to par. This romance is based on the real story of two lovers separated by the Catholic Church but bound by their hearts. I felt I was back in the middle ages while watching the film. Was this review helpful? Yes, yes, very romantic; though I'm sorry to say very sorrowful. Stealing Heaven ( 262 ) IMDb 6.6 1h 55min 1989 R The true, erotic 12th-century romance of Abelard, a brilliant professor, and Heloise, his captivating student, has stood for centuries as an example of desire so intense it will brave any consequences. Based entirely on fact, the movie plays more like a Shakespearean-styled soap opera of dull situations and duller results. In the religious uproar that follows, they are condemned and brutally punished. In the religious uproar that follows, they are condemned and brutally punished. I thought the actors did a great job, the film could not have been improved on at all, this is a keeper, I plan to watch it over and over again. The downside first: Stealing Heaven suffers from a low budget, a poor sound-track, and the film itself has not worn well. Heloise (I can't find those accents anywhere!) In fact, I am writing in response to the foulest review preceding mine, "A Romance in which Philosophies Clash" by BlackMonk. IMDb TV IMDb Originals Latest Trailers. 17 out of 23 found this helpful Use the HTML below. All Titles TV Episodes Celebs Companies Keywords; Advanced Search. 15 out of 17 found this helpful I really enjoy historical films and this is one of the best I've seen in a long time. Even the art direction and costume design look somewhat cheap and mediocre. 9 of 14 people found this review helpful. Menu. This movie is a must see for romance fans. A strikingly beautiful and wealthy woman is hit by a truck and is all smashed up and nearly killed. 28 out of 37 found this helpful. The colors are alternately too muted and too bright to be realistic. Neither appears in the cast. For Industry Professionals. Two young women's lives are changed forever in one moment. Community. I'm not a man, but I know castration must feel like the worst thing in the world, especially to someone seemingly having it all: intelligence, respect, a worthy job and a great love. Kim Thomson acted fabulously; circles around even the competent male leads...how can I really do her work justice? Early in 1939 Sir Robert Hunter (Peter O'Toole) takes aim at Adolf Hitler (Michael Sheard) with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark.
This film brings Marion Meade's novel to life with amazing precision. This was a wonderful film, but I will admit that I am not writing this review to extol its virtues. The first is a noted tutor/philosopher who teaches young men via Catholic doctrines while the latter is a seductive and youthful lady who comes to Paris to live with her uncle (Denholm Elliott of the "Indiana Jones" trilogy fame). I thought the actors did a great job, the film could not have been improved on at all, this is a keeper, I plan to watch it over and over again. Stealing Heaven (1988) Abelard The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) Franz Three Men and a Baby (1987) Jan Clopatz Diary of a Mad Old Man (1987) Philippe / Marcel's son-Simone's husband Mascara (1987) Chris Brine Dossier Verhulst (TV Series 1986-1987) Eric Hoogland (12 episodes, 1986-1987) The Assault (1986) Anton Steenwijk