The Cardinal (1936)

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Set in 15th-century Italy, The Cardinal stars Matheson Lang as one Cardinal de Medici. Bound by the rules of the confessional, the cardinal is unable to disclose the multitude of sins revealed to him by one of his most influential parishioners. De Medici's dilemma is compounded by the fact that the confessor has committed a murder for which the Cardinal's brother has been arrested. The basic plot gimmick was good for another go-round in the 1953 Hitchcock flick I Confess. This 7-reel British film was based on a play by Louis N. Parker.

Director: Sinclair Hill
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 71 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Leighton Lucas
Cinematography: Cyril Bristow
Editing: Max Brenner
Production: Grosvenor Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cardinal about?
Set in 15th-century Italy, The Cardinal stars Matheson Lang as one Cardinal de Medici. Bound by the rules of the confessional, the cardinal is unable to disclose the multitude of sins revealed to him by one of his most influential parishioners. De Medici's dilemma is compounded by the fact that the confessor has committed a murder for which the Cardinal's brother has been arrested. The basic plot gimmick was good for another go-round in the 1953 Hitchcock flick I Confess. This 7-reel British film was based on a play by Louis N. Parker.
Who directed The Cardinal?
The Cardinal was directed by Sinclair Hill.
Who stars in The Cardinal?
The Cardinal stars Matheson Lang, Eric Portman, Robert Atkins, O.B. Clarence, Douglas Jefferies, F.B.J. Sharp.
How long is The Cardinal?
The Cardinal has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is The Cardinal?
The Cardinal is a History, Drama film.
Where was The Cardinal produced?
The Cardinal was produced in United Kingdom.