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The Cardinal

"In the fifties, the leaders of the Greek-Catholic church are arrested and sent to the Sighet prison."

October 1, 2019 1h 38m 8.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2019. The Cardinal is a drama film. directed by Nicolae Mărgineanu.

Starring Radu Botar, Ioachim Ciobanu, and Cristian Iacob

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 8.7/10 Excellent (3 votes)
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Language RO Original language
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Country Romania Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cardinal about?

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 c...

Who directed The Cardinal?

The Cardinal was directed by Nicolae Mărgineanu.

How long is The Cardinal?

The Cardinal has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Cardinal released?

The Cardinal was released on October 1, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Cardinal?

The main cast of The Cardinal includes Radu Botar, Ioachim Ciobanu, Cristian Iacob, Mircea Andreescu, Cristian Bota.