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The Cardinal (1936)

Movie ★ 5.7 71 min

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.

Sinclair Hill Director D.B. Wyndham-Lewis Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 4, 1936
Runtime
71 min
IMDb
tt0027422
Language
Studio
Grosvenor Films

Cast

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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.
When was The Cardinal released?
The Cardinal is a 1936 history, drama film.
Where can I watch The Cardinal?
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