David Macaulay: Cathedral
Synopsis
Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.
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David Macaulay
Self / Host / Narrator
Caroline Berg
Self
Derek Jacobi
Pierre (voice)
Geoffrey Matthews
Bishop Philippe / Dean of the Chapter (voice)
Brian Blessed
Master Guillaume (voice)
Paul Bacon
Merchant Thibaut (voice)
Sean Barrett
Bishop Gervais / Chapter Member (voice)
Peter Pacey
Friar Roland / Robert of Cormont (voice)
Ellis Jones
Ansel (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim King
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Klein, Mark Olshaker, David Macaulay
- Original Score
- Ian Llande, Steve Parr
- Original Title
- David Macaulay: Cathedral
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Unicorn Projects
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim King
Larry Klein, Mark Olshaker, David Macaulay
Ian Llande, Steve Parr
Sue Brown, Mark Olshaker, Larry Klein, Ray Hubbard, Colin Leighton
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Klein
Writer
Sue Brown
Producer
Mark Olshaker
Producer
Mark Olshaker
Writer
Tim King
Director
Larry Klein
Producer
Colin Leighton
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is David Macaulay: Cathedral about?
Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.
Who directed David Macaulay: Cathedral?
David Macaulay: Cathedral was directed by Tim King.
Who stars in David Macaulay: Cathedral?
The principal cast of David Macaulay: Cathedral includes David Macaulay, Caroline Berg, Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Matthews, Brian Blessed.
When was David Macaulay: Cathedral released and how long is it?
David Macaulay: Cathedral was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for David Macaulay: Cathedral?
The original motion picture soundtrack for David Macaulay: Cathedral was composed by Ian Llande, Steve Parr.
Is David Macaulay: Cathedral based on a book or true story?
David Macaulay: Cathedral is adapted from the following source material: Book: "David Macaulay".
What is the age rating and content advisory for David Macaulay: Cathedral?
David Macaulay: Cathedral holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).