Cadfael: The Holy Thief (1998)

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When a flood threatens to engulf Shrewbury Abbey, the monks quickly remove all the sacred objects, including the precious relics of St. Winifred. After the deluge, it is discovered that those relics have been stolen. While trying to solve the crime, Brother Cadfael (Derek Jacobi) must protect the truth about the relics (which he uncovered in the previous Cadfael episode "A Morbid Taste for Bones"). He must also discern the link between the robbery, the kidnapping of a slave girl (Louise Delamere), the horrible confessions of a penitent monk (Julian Firth), and a thread of fabric found upon a corpse. Adapted by Ben Rostul from the novel by Ellis Peters, the 90-minute Cadfael drama "The Holy Thief" originally aired in England on June 23, 1998, and shortly thereafter was seen in America as part of PBS' Mystery anthology. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):: Ken Grieve

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Cadfael: The Holy Thief

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 75 mins

Complete Cast of Cadfael: The Holy Thief

Michael Culver - Prior Robert
Terence Hardiman - Abbot Radulfus
Natasha Pyne - Lady Donata
George Irving - Herluin
Louise Delamere - Daalny
Benedict Sandiford - Tutilo
Frank Baker - Remy

Julian Firth - Brother Jerome
Derek Jacobi - Brother Cadfael
Richard Lintern - Lord Beaumont
Neil Caple - Alfred
Anthony Green - Hugh Beringar
Jonathan Taller - Moneylender

Director(s):: Ken Grieve

Writer(s):: Ben Rostul

Producer(s):: Stephen Smallwood

Categories:: Mystery & Suspense

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	Pat H.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed the Cadfael series! The plots are unpredictable, yet not so complicated that you can't blink. They are very easy to watch and not at all boring. I love the fact that they are family oriented but would be boring for small children. Good Job!

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	Patrick M.

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If you want to watch these telemovies in the chronological order used by the Ellis Peters novels on which they are based, this is the order in which you will want to watch them: 01.) A Morbid Taste for Bones (Episode 203 = Book 1) ; 02.) One Corpse Too Many (Episode 101 = Book 2) ; 03.) Monk's Hood (Episode 104 = Book 3) ; 04.) Saint Peter's Fair (Episode 302 = Book 4) ; 05.) The Leper of Saint Giles (Episode 103 = Book 5) ; 06.) The Virgin in the Ice (Episode 201 = Book 6) ; 07.) The Sanctuary Sparrow (Episode 102 = Book 7) ; 08.) The Devil's Novice (Episode 202 = Book 8) ; 09.) The Pilgrim of Hate (Episode 403 = Book 10) ; 10.) The Raven in the Foregate (Episode 303 = Book 12) ; 11.) The Rose Rent (Episode 301 = Book 13) ; 12.) The Potter's Field (Episode 402 = Book 17) ; 13.) The Holy Thief (Episode 401 = Book 19)