The Cardinal
The Cardinal

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Stephen Fermoyle has grown up in Boston at the turn of the twentieth century knowing that his destiny lies with the Catholic priesthood. Finally finishing his studies in Rome, he returns to America full of certitude and ambition to one day join the College of Cardinals. But his road to that office is a long one, paved with crises. In Boston, he must decide whether to save the life of his sister or her unborn child, conceived out of wedlock. In Austria, he confronts the questi... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Cardinal:

Tom Tryon
Romy Schneider
John Huston
Carol Lynley
Dorothy Gish
Maggie McNamara

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Stephen Fermoyle has grown up in Boston at the turn of the twentieth century knowing that his destiny lies with the Catholic priesthood. Finally finishing his studies in Rome, he returns to America full of certitude and ambition to one day join the College of Cardinals. But his road to that office is a long one, paved with crises. In Boston, he must decide whether to save the life of his sister or her unborn child, conceived out of wedlock. In Austria, he confronts the question of whether to remain with the priesthood or abandon his oath so that he can be with the woman he loves. In Georgia, he contends with Rome's indifference in the face of racial bigotry. And in Austria, he finds himself personally involved in the church's dealings with the Third Reich.

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Ozus' World Movie Reviews - 9/10 by Dennis SchwartzIt's nothing more than a kitsch take on the good and bad of the Catholic Church, but it has the chutzpah to pose as a work of art.
Chicago Reader - 8/10 by Dave KehrThis is an extremely well constructed film, made with a balance that keeps its overflowing plot line in perfect control.
Video-Reviewmaster.com - 4/10 by Steve CrumImplausible epic telling of Tom Tryon as courageous priest has great Moross score.
ToxicUniverse.com - 4/10 by John A. NesbitI lasted a little over halfway through before figuring that it wasn't going to get any better...
User Review - 10/10 by Adam SJust excellent! The ordination, mwah! And then the invasion at the end "Quick - the Blessed Sacrament!"
User Review - 10/10 by Elizabeth BI loved this film. I think you'd have to be very cynical to dislike it, or maybe have a deep-seated dislike of Catholics. I grant that there is an earnestness in the acting which is perhaps dated, but which really fades out once the great John Huston comes on scene. He has a wonderful gravitas, and it's worth watching just for him. The sister and her plight is entirely believable as is the priest's struggle with his calling. You'd be forgiven for thinking that it was a Catholic nostalgia film at first, but this melts to reveal an appropriately reflective tale of conscience and calling. Nor will I criticize the film for it's pace for I think it suits the atmosphere of the piece, but I would recommend watching it in a pensive mood.
User Review - 10/10 by Ann LI love everything about this movie. I first watched it on TV in the early 1970's when I was very young. I fell in love with the young priest who struggles with the teachings of the church and his own fellings of right and wrong.
User Review - 10/10 by Kerry WSaw the only print. You are damn rite. Beautiful cinema photography.
User Review - 10/10 by Private UThe best movie ever produced. Thrilling and inspiring. Just utterly sublime in every aspect.
User Review - 8/10 by Steven CAs a Jew, it feels odd to be liking this movie, but I still do. Long, richly textured in a way few films are now, this is an antidote to the glitz and emptiness of "pop" cinema. Tom Tryon gives a quiet, thoughtful performance, hinting at complexity, but for priestly purposes holding it back. John Huston is a great Cardinal Glennon, funny without being farcical; Carol Lynley gives dimension to what could have been a one-note role as Tryon's self-destructive sister; and Patrick O'Neal is very good as a bigot who gets away with some pretty nasty dialogue for 1963...in reference to a crucifix and a beaten black priest, he says, "Now, the other guy...he was queer for it." Also, Jerome Moross's lovely music.

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