Brother Cadfael Movie Review 1994

Four episodic mysteries featuring a 12th-century Welsh soldier-turned-Benedictine monk (Jacobi), combining medieval atmosphere and politics with murder. Adapted from the novels by Ellis Peters. Hungary substitutes for the no-longer green and rural English setting of Shrewsbury. Made for British TV. Tapes available individually or as a boxed set.

Distribution

Signals Video, 1000 Westgate Dr., St. Paul, MN 55114, Toll-free: 800-669-5225, Fax: (800)454-3718

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 300 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Religion, Great Britain

Cast

Derek Jacobi, Sean Pertwee, Tara Fitzgerald, Jonathan Firth, Norman Eshley

Director

Graham Theakston