Name: Cadfael
Director: Edith Pargeter
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1994-01-01
Duration: PT50mM
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Derek Jacobi, Terrence Hardiman, Michael Culver, Julian Firth, Anthony Green

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What is Cadfael (1994) about?

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Brother Cadfael is a twelfth-century Anglo-Welsh monk.  A retired crusader disappointed in love, and now a herbalist in charge of the gardens of Shrewsbury Abbey, Brother Cadfael is often called on to solve murders and other crimes in and around Shrewsbury, Shropshire, in the border country where England meets Wales.

Question 2

Who stars in Cadfael?

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Cadfael stars Derek Jacobi (Brother Cadfael), Terrence Hardiman (Abbot Radulfus), Michael Culver (Prior Robert), Julian Firth (Brother Jerome), Anthony Green (Hugh Beringar). The series was created by Edith Pargeter.

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Is Cadfael worth watching?

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Cadfael holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Cadfael?

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