The Baby of Mâcon (1993)
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1993 · NR · 2h 2m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Director: Peter Greenaway
Writers: Peter Greenaway
Cinematography: Sacha Vierny
Editor: Chris Wyatt
Rated 6.8/10 by 116 viewers
Cast
Julia Ormond as The DaughterRalph Fiennes as The Bishop's SonPhilip Stone as The BishopJonathan Lacey as Cosimo MediciDon Henderson as The Father ConfessorCelia Gregory as The Mother SuperiorJeff Nuttall as The Major DomoJessica Hynes as The First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)Kathryn Hunter as The Second MidwifeGabrielle Reidy as The Third MidwifeFrank Egerton as The PrompterPhelim McDermott as The First TutorMore like this
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