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The Cardinal (2019)

Movie ★ 8.7 98 min

Drama

In the fifties, the leaders of the Greek-Catholic church are arrested and sent to the Sighet prison.The soviet regime has banned any church except the orthodox. Tortured and dehumanized, the only choices are conversion or death. The bishop Iuliu Hossu stands up in front of the torturers and through courage and stature becomes an inspiration for the other priests.

Bogdan Adrian Toma Writer Nicolae Mărgineanu Director

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Released
October 1, 2019
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt10501980
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Cast

Radu Botar Iuliu Hossu Ioachim Ciobanu Ioachim Ciobanu Gardian Chitu Cristian Iacob Cristian Iacob Samoil Marza Mircea Andreescu Mircea Andreescu Episcop Cristian Bota Cristian Bota Preot Richard Bovnoczki Richard Bovnoczki Enache Viziran Radu Bânzaru Radu Bânzaru Directorul Maria Ploae Maria Ploae Otilia Remus Mărgineanu Remus Mărgineanu Episcop Bogdan Nechifor Preot Ioan Ionescu Ioan Ionescu Capitanul Toma Cuzin Toma Cuzin Gardian Toma Enache Priest Branzeu Ovidiu Crișan Ovidiu Crișan Ofiterul Politic

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cardinal about?
In the fifties, the leaders of the Greek-Catholic church are arrested and sent to the Sighet prison.The soviet regime has banned any church except the orthodox. Tortured and dehumanized, the only choices are conversion or death. The bishop Iuliu Hossu stands up in front of the torturers and through courage and stature becomes an inspiration for the other priests.
Who directed The Cardinal?
The Cardinal was directed by Nicolae Mărgineanu.
Who stars in The Cardinal?
The Cardinal stars Radu Botar, Ioachim Ciobanu, Cristian Iacob, Mircea Andreescu.
When was The Cardinal released?
The Cardinal is a 2019 drama film.
Where can I watch The Cardinal?
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