Assigned by King Stephen to dispose of 94 hanged rebels, Cadfael discovers the body of a murdered man among the corpses and given just four days to solve the crime.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Derek JacobiBrother Cadfael | Brother Cadfael |
 Peter CopleyAbbot Heribert | Abbot Heribert |
 Julian FirthBrother Jerome | Brother Jerome |
 Michael GrandageKing Stephen | King Stephen |
 Sean PertweeHugh Beringar | Hugh Beringar |
 Michael CulverPrior Robert | Prior Robert |
 Richard HendersTorold Blund | Torold Blund |
| CChristian BurgessAdam Courcelle | Adam Courcelle |
| JJuliette CatonGodith/Godric | Godith/Godric |
| DDavid GarfieldSergeant Rhys | Sergeant Rhys |
| GGeoffrey LeesleySheriff Prestcote | Sheriff Prestcote |
| JJeremy YoungArnulf of Hesdin | Arnulf of Hesdin |
 Maggie O'NeillAline Siward | Aline Siward |