The Midwife's Tale
Originally released in 1995. The Midwife's Tale is a romance film. directed by Megan Siler. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stacey Havener, Gayle Cohen, and Carla Milford
Synopsis
A young girl, the daughter of a lesbian couple, lies peacefully abed listening to one of her mothers reading her a bedtime story. The off-beat tale she hears is set in medieval times and chronicles the exploits of poor Lady Eleanor, an independent, free-spirited young aristocrat who would much rather spend her time riding and being outdoors than staying cloistered inside tending to needlework. Still she is a dutiful daughter and reluctantly abides by her late father's wish that she marry Lord William. William knows that he is not her dream lover, but he is patient and eventually she gets pregnant. Eleanor is terrified, for her mother lost her life and the life of her baby giving birth. Not wanting to suffer the same fate, she sneakily tries to engage the local midwife to come and abort the fetus. Unfortunately, the midwife has been accused of sorcery by the local priests and has been sentenced to die. Fortunately, young Gwenyth, a new midwife shows up.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stacey Havener
as Lady Eleanor
Gayle Cohen
as Gwenyth
Carla Milford
as Emma
Anthony Shaw Abaté
as Lord William
Ben Prager
as Father Sumnor
Mitchell Anderson
as Sir Giles
Antonia Kitto
as Morgan
Kathleen Turco-Lyon
as Gwen's Voice / Narrator
Delbert Spain
as Physician
Jeanne Bascom
as The Old Midwife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Midwife's Tale about?
A young girl, the daughter of a lesbian couple, lies peacefully abed listening to one of her mothers reading her a bedtime story. The off-beat tale she hears is set in medieval times and chronicles...
Who directed The Midwife's Tale?
The Midwife's Tale was directed by Megan Siler.
How long is The Midwife's Tale?
The Midwife's Tale has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was The Midwife's Tale released?
The Midwife's Tale was released on February 14, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Midwife's Tale?
The main cast of The Midwife's Tale includes Stacey Havener, Gayle Cohen, Carla Milford, Anthony Shaw Abaté, Ben Prager.