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The Baby of Mâcon (1993)

Set halfway through the 17th century, a church play is performed for the benefit of the 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.

  • Drama
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Julia OrmondJulia OrmondThe Daughter
  • Photo of Ralph FiennesRalph FiennesThe Bishop's Son
  • Photo of Philip StonePhilip StoneThe Bishop
  • Photo of Jonathan LaceyJonathan LaceyCosimo Medici
  • Photo of Don HendersonDon HendersonThe Father Confessor
  • Photo of Celia GregoryCelia GregoryThe Mother Superior
  • Photo of Jeff NuttallJeff NuttallThe Major Domo
  • Photo of Jessica HynesJessica HynesThe First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
  • Photo of Kathryn HunterKathryn HunterThe Second Midwife
  • Photo of Gabrielle ReidyGabrielle ReidyThe Third Midwife

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