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The Cardinal

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1936 · 71 min History Drama
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1936
Country United Kingdom
Genre History, Drama
Director Sinclair Hill
Runtime 71 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (5 votes)

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The Cardinal is an acquired taste at 5.2/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1936. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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