The Poisoned Chalice

Guest stars

Peter Sullivanas Cardinal Ascanio Sforza

Vernon Dobtcheffas Cardinal Versucci

Bosco Hoganas Cardinal Piccolomini

LLaszlo Konteras Cardinal Colonna

Jalaal Hartleyas Pinturicchio

David Loweas French Ambassador

Montserrat Lombardas Maria

Attila Árpaas Assassin 1

OOlivér Tóthas Della Rovere's Cook

Richard Bremmeras Notary

Charlie Ansonas Vittorio Colonna

SStephen Noonanas Deacon Cardinal

AAnna Spergelas Whore 2

EElena Argirosas Woman in Bed

Crew

Neil JordanWriter · Director

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