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The Baby of Mâcon
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The Baby of Mâcon

1993-09-17 · 122 min · ★ 6.8

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. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.

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Production details

Directors
Peter Greenaway
Production companies
Cine Electra, Allarts, La Sept Cinéma, UGC Films, Film4 Productions, Award Films International
Countries
France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 90,000

Top Cast

Julia OrmondJulia OrmondThe Daughter
Ralph FiennesRalph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
Philip StonePhilip StoneThe Bishop
Jonathan LaceyCosimo Medici
Don HendersonDon HendersonThe Father Confessor
Celia GregoryCelia GregoryThe Mother Superior
Jeff NuttallJeff NuttallThe Major Domo
Jessica HynesJessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
Kathryn HunterKathryn HunterThe Second Midwife
Gabrielle ReidyGabrielle ReidyThe Third Midwife
Frank EgertonThe Prompter
Phelim McDermottPhelim McDermottThe First Tutor
Tony VogelTony VogelThe Father
Tatiana StraussThe First Nun
Louisa Milwood-HaighThe Second Nun
Anna NielandThe Wetnurse
Graham ValentineFamine
Diana van KolckThe Mother
Leslie CussThe Second Tutor
Rien KroonThe Chaplain

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