The Cardinal (1963) Reviews

The Cardinal (1963)
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Tom Tryon plays the title role in this Otto Preminger version of the Henry Morton Robinson novel. In his matriculation from Monsignor to the College of Cardinals, Stephen Fermoyle (Tom Tryon) must undergo several grueling life experiences: standing up to bigots in Georgia, defying Nazis in Austria, and so on. The film boasts cameo appearances by Dorothy Gish, Cecil Kellaway, John Saxon, John Huston, Robert Morse, Burgess Meredith, Raf Vallone, Ossie Davis. Incidentally, Tryon eventually quit acting and became a popular novelist. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Tom Tryon, Carol Lynley, (more)
Director(s):
Otto Preminger
Format(s):
DVD
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(11 member reviews)  

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Glen P D.

I wanted to like this movie - and I did like the inderlying themes of morality and love of God. But the movie is terribly slow and plodding and seems to never find it's way. Good movie to watch if nothing else is available -

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John H.

This is a classic story of good versus evil. It also is a fair depictioin of the Catholic Church, which you will never get from Hollywood these days.

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William H.

Excellant movie... one worth seeing

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Donald K.

This is a wonderful movie that reminds us of the strong moral character that sustained America.

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Bernard C.

A great direction by Otto Preminger who always gave good direction in his movies. Although some historical points were not correct the Cardinal remains a great movie.

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Jacqueline C.

I originally saw this movie almost 50 years ago. It affected me then , and affected me today. 48 years ago I purchased the album of music from this movie, and listened to it over and over again. Jacque C

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Robert S.

I really liked this movie when I was a young adult, years ago. Seeing it again reminded me of why I considered it one of my favorite movies. It is an all around inspiring movie.

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Nancy R.

We thought this movie was GREAT!!! Tom Tryon was excellent in the role of Stephen Fermoyle. Wonderful cast. Nancy R

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Armando P.

Very good movie. Outstandiong script and performances. They don't make it like this anymore..

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Jean A.

Except for the scenery and music, this movie could have been so much better. The subject of the experiences was good but the development poor. I thought it fell far short of what it could have been.

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    Glen P D.

    I wanted to like this movie - and I did like the inderlying themes of morality and love of God. But the movie is terribly slow and plodding and seems to never find it's way. Good movie to watch if nothing else is available -

    Yes   |   No

     
    John H.

    This is a classic story of good versus evil. It also is a fair depictioin of the Catholic Church, which you will never get from Hollywood these days.

    Yes   |   No

     
    William H.

    Excellant movie... one worth seeing

    Yes   |   No

     
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