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The Cardinal

Seen it?

1963 | 185 min | Drama, History, War

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It collected a shelf of major awards, though it had middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved War Horse or Operation Mincemeat, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 5 min.
  • Made in 1963: an older pace and style.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 6 Oscars and 4 more Golden Globes.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 41K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Otto Preminger

  • Tom TryonStephen Fermoyle
  • Romy SchneiderAnnemarie von Hartman
  • John HustonKardinal Glennon
  • Carol LynleyMona Fermoyle / Regina Fermoyle
  • Dorothy GishCelia Fermoyle
  • Maggie McNamaraFlorrie Fermoyle
  • Bill HayesFrank Fermoyle
  • Cameron Prud'HommeDin Fermoyle
  • John SaxonBenny Rampell
  • Loring SmithCornelius J. Deegan