Cadfael: One Corpse Too Many (1994)

Synopsis of Cadfael: One Corpse Too Many

Based on the novel by Ellis Peters, "One Corpse Too Many" was the first of thirteen 90-minute Cadfael mysteries, focusing on the exploits of a murder-solving monk in 12th century Shrewsbury. While sifting through the bodies of rebels recently executed on the orders of King Stephan (Michael Grandage), Brother Cadfael (Derek Jacobi stumbles across a corpse that doesn't belong there. With the help of his unofficial assistant, landowner/sheriff Hugh Beringer (Sean Pertwee), Cadfael assembles the necessary evidence to uncover a murderer. Adapted for television by Paul Pendar, "One Corpse Too Many" originally aired in Britain on May 29, 1994, and shortly thereafter was seen in America as part of PBS' Mystery anthology. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

75 mins

Director(s):

Graham Theakston

Writer(s):

Russell Lewis

Producer(s):

Stephen Smallwood

Categories:

Mystery & Suspense

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