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  • The Cardinal (1936)
  • 70 min | Drama, History
The Cardinal (1936)
70 min | Drama, History

Set in 1510 in Rome. When the Cardinal's brother, Giuliano is wrongfully accused of murder, the Cardinal is unable to use what has transpired during confession, information that would set his brother free. Faced with a crisis of conscience...See moreSet in 1510 in Rome. When the Cardinal's brother, Giuliano is wrongfully accused of murder, the Cardinal is unable to use what has transpired during confession, information that would set his brother free. Faced with a crisis of conscience and an obligation to church doctrine, the Cardinal is torn between his faith and his family. See less
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Director
Writers
Louis N. Parker (play) | D.B. Wyndham-Lewis (adaptation) (dialogue)
Cinematographer
Cyril Bristow (photography)
Editor
Max Brenner (as Dr. Max Brenner)
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Updated Mar 26, 1936

Release date
Jul 27, 1936 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Matheson Lang
Cardinal Giovanni de' Medici Cardinal Giovanni de' Medici   See fewer
Eric Portman
Giuliano de' Medici, His Brother Giuliano de' Medici, His Brother   See fewer
Robert Atkins
General Belmonte, Commander of the Papal Army General Belmonte, Commander of the Papal Army   See fewer
O.B. Clarence
Monterosa, a Wealthy Merchant Monterosa, a Wealthy Merchant   See fewer
Douglas Jefferies
Baglioni, Chief of Police Baglioni, Chief of Police   See fewer
F.B.J. Sharp
Pope Julius II Pope Julius II   See fewer
Wilfred Fletcher
Michaelangelo Michaelangelo   See fewer
A. Bromley Davenport
Bramante, Architect of St. Peter's Bramante, Architect of St. Peter's   See fewer
Reyner Barton
Cardinal Orelli (as Rayner Barton) Cardinal Orelli (as Rayner Barton)   See fewer
Edgar K. Bruce
Spini, a Profiteer Spini, a Profiteer   See fewer
David Horne
English Abbot English Abbot   See fewer
June Duprez
Francesca Monterosa Francesca Monterosa   See fewer
Henrietta Watson
Donna Claricia de' Medici, the Cardinal's Mother Donna Claricia de' Medici, the Cardinal's Mother   See fewer
Dora Barton
A Duenna, Companion to Francesca A Duenna, Companion to Francesca   See fewer
Max Adrian
Barber (uncredited) Barber (uncredited)   See fewer
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