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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Arte | — |
| France | TF1+, Arte | Canal VOD |
About The Cardinal
The Cardinal is a 1963 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Otto Preminger. The cast is led by Tom Tryon, Romy Schneider, John Huston. It has a runtime of 3h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
The Cardinal was produced by Otto Preminger Films and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 12, 1963, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Writers
- Robert Dozier, Ring Lardner Jr.
- Release date
- December 12, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Otto Preminger Films, Columbia Pictures
The Cardinal cast & crew
The Cardinal was directed by Otto Preminger and written by Robert Dozier and Ring Lardner Jr..
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, Dorothy Gish as Celia Fermoyle, and Maggie McNamara as Florrie Fermoyle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerome Moross, cinematography is by Leon Shamroy, and it was produced by Otto Preminger.
Is The Cardinal worth watching?
The Cardinal holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 3h 5m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Cardinal is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Cardinal
Tom Tryon
Stephen Fermoyle
Romy Schneider
Annemarie von Hartman
John Huston
Kardinal Glennon
Carol Lynley
Mona Fermoyle / Regina Fermoyle
Dorothy Gish
Celia Fermoyle
Maggie McNamara
Florrie Fermoyle
Bill Hayes
Frank Fermoyle
Cameron Prud'Homme
Din Fermoyle
John Saxon
Benny Rampell
Loring Smith
Cornelius J. Deegan
Cecil Kellaway
Monsignor Monaghan
Jose Duvall
Ramon Gongaro
The Cardinal — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cardinal in United States?
The Cardinal is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Cardinal in?
The Cardinal is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cardinal?
The Cardinal runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).
▸What is The Cardinal rated?
The Cardinal is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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