The Pillars of the Earth
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The Pillars of the Earth

A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.

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A sweeping epic of good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty, a sensuous, spirited story set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles in 12th Century England.

Released July 23, 2010

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Language
en
Status
Ended
Votes
407
Seasons
1

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Robert Bathurst

Robert Bathurst

Percy Hamleigh

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Earl Bartholomew

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Prior Phillip

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

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Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Waleran Bigod

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Jack Jackson

Natalia Wörner

Natalia Wörner

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Hayley Atwell

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