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The Cardinal

2019Movie1 h 38 min

81
GreatGoodWatch score
81
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In the fifties, the leaders of the Greek-Catholic church are arrested and sent to the Sighet prison.The soviet regime has banned any church except the orthodox. Tortured and dehumanized, the only choices are conversion or death. The bishop Iuliu Hossu stands up in front of the torturers and through courage and stature becomes an inspiration for the other priests.

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  • Thought-provoking

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October 1, 2019 · 1 h 38 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 1, 2019
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Romanian
Made in
Romania
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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Where can I stream The Cardinal?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Cardinal worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6).

Is The Cardinal in English?

Romanian

No, it was made in Romanian.