The Baby of Mâcon

1993Rated6.82h 2mDrama, 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.

Starring: Julia Ormond, Ralph Fiennes, Philip Stone

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Cast

  • Julia OrmondThe Daughter
  • Ralph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
  • Philip StoneThe Bishop
  • Jonathan LaceyCosimo Medici
  • Don HendersonThe Father Confessor
  • Celia GregoryThe Mother Superior
  • Jeff NuttallThe Major Domo
  • Jessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
  • Kathryn HunterThe Second Midwife
  • Gabrielle ReidyThe Third Midwife

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