The Cardinal
1963, English. Directed by Otto Preminger.
A motion picture that spans two decades of conflict and drama as it tells the story of a young American and his rise to prince of the church.
A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cardinal
The Cardinal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 December 1963.
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Cast & crew
- Otto PremingerDirector
- Tom TryonStephen Fermoyle
- Romy SchneiderAnnemarie von Hartman
- John HustonKardinal Glennon
- Carol LynleyMona Fermoyle / Regina Fermoyle
- Dorothy GishCelia Fermoyle
- Maggie McNamaraFlorrie Fermoyle
- Bill HayesFrank Fermoyle
- Cameron Prud'HommeDin Fermoyle
- John SaxonBenny Rampell
- Loring SmithCornelius J. Deegan
- Cecil KellawayMonsignor Monaghan
- Jose DuvallRamon Gongaro
Details
- Released
- 12 December 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Dozier, Ring Lardner Jr.
- Box office
- $11M
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News & fan talk
What The Cardinal is based on
The Cardinal is based on The Cardinal (1950) by Henry Morton Robinson.
1950
The Cardinal
By Henry Morton Robinson
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The Cardinal: quick answers
Is The Cardinal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cardinal?
The Cardinal runs 185 minutes (3h 5m).
Does The Cardinal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cardinal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cardinal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cardinal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Cardinal on?
The Cardinal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 December 1963. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cardinal?
If you liked The Cardinal, try Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin, The Scarlet and the Black, The Last Rifleman.
Who directed The Cardinal?
The Cardinal (1963) was directed by Otto Preminger and stars Tom Tryon, Romy Schneider, John Huston.
What is The Cardinal based on?
The Cardinal is based on The Cardinal (1950) by Henry Morton Robinson.