The Pillars of the Earth Cast

Ken Follett's best-selling novel The Pillars of the Earth is now a TV movie! See who has been cast as your favorite heroes and villains before it debuts on STARZ on July 23.

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Donald Sutherland as Bartholomew

Two-time Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland (Citizen X, Path to War) stars as Bartholomew, the earl of Shiring and supporter of Maud's right to the throne. He is Aliena and Richard's father.

Published on April 09, 2010

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