description The Cardinal Overview
The Cardinal is a 1963 drama exploring moral conflict within a Catholic archdiocese in the United States during the 1960s. Starring Richard Burton as a zealous priest grappling with a suspected murder and his own faith, the film presents a suspenseful narrative centered on religious authority and corruption. It's notable for its exploration of complex ethical questions and is relevant to audiences interested in historical crime dramas and films examining theological dilemmas.
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info The Cardinal Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1963 |
help The Cardinal FAQ
Who directed The Cardinal and who actually stars in it?
Otto Preminger directed the 1963 film, and Tom Tryon stars as Father Stephen Fermoyle — despite occasional listings suggesting Richard Burton, he is not the lead. Preminger's production followed the young priest's decades-long rise through the Church hierarchy.
Is The Cardinal based on a novel?
Yes, it adapts Henry Morton Robinson's 1950 bestselling novel of the same name. The book and film trace one priest's path from early-1900s Boston toward becoming a cardinal.
What historical events does The Cardinal depict?
The story spans the early twentieth century, moving from World War I-era Boston through a confrontation with the Ku Klux Klan in Georgia and on to Austria as the Nazis rise. These episodes test the protagonist's faith and vocation at each stage.
Did The Cardinal win any awards?
It earned multiple Academy Award nominations, including John Huston for Best Supporting Actor as Archbishop Glennon. Huston also won the Golden Globe for his performance, and the film was recognized among that year's dramas.
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