The Cardinal
The Cardinal
| 04 January 1936 (USA)
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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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Stometer

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

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Aedonerre

I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

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Phillipa

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

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Allissa

.Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

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