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The Cardinal

A motion picture that spans two decades of conflict and drama as it tells the story of a young American and his rise to prince of the church.

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1963-12-12
3h 5m
English
Released
Otto Preminger Films

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A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.

#world war i#faith#world war ii#priest#bigotry#catholic priest#faith tested#abortion

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About The Cardinal

A motion picture that spans two decades of conflict and drama as it tells the story of a young American and his rise to prince of the church.

A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal. Running 185 minutes.

The Cardinal Cast and Characters

The cast features Tom Tryon (as Stephen Fermoyle), Romy Schneider (as Annemarie von Hartman), John Huston (as Kardinal Glennon), Carol Lynley (as Mona Fermoyle / Regina Fermoyle), and Dorothy Gish (as Celia Fermoyle). Their performances are a major reason The Cardinal has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Cardinal

The Cardinal flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is The Cardinal?

The Cardinal runs for 185 minutes (about 3.1 hours).

Is The Cardinal good? What's the rating?

The Cardinal holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 48 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of The Cardinal?

The main cast includes Tom Tryon, Romy Schneider, John Huston, and Carol Lynley, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Cardinal available in English?

Yes — The Cardinal was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Cardinal released?

The Cardinal was released in 1963.

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Where can I watch The Cardinal for free?

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What is The Cardinal about?

The Cardinal is a Drama/History English-language film. A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.

When was The Cardinal released?

The Cardinal was released on December 12, 1963. It has a runtime of 3h 5m. The film was produced by Otto Preminger Films.

Who stars in The Cardinal?

The Cardinal stars Tom Tryon, Romy Schneider, John Huston and Carol Lynley. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Cardinal available in HD?

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