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The Sword and the Cross

1958Movie1 h 41 min

DramaHistory
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about history and faith and meaning.

Good for pure escapism · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Mary Magdalene, a notorious harlot, must choose between her lascivious lifestyle and the love and affection of her decent-minded brother.

Feels like

  • Biblical Epic
  • Religious Drama
  • Historical Setting
  • Redemption Story
  • Mary Magdalene
  • Spiritual Conflict
  • Romance & Faith
  • Moral Choice
  • Italian Cinema

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Written by
Sandro Continenza, Ottavio Poggi
Produced by
Ottavio Poggi, Renato De Pasqualis, Nino Battiferri
Music by
Roberto Nicolosi

Everyone

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Facts

December 22, 1958 · 1 h 41 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence

Released
December 22, 1958
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sword and the Cross?"

Questions about The Sword and the Cross

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sword and the Cross?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Sword and the Cross worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.1).

Is The Sword and the Cross good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Sword and the Cross in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.