The Cardinal 1963 Tom Tryon & Romy Schneider

The Cardinal is a 1963 American drama film produced independently, directed by Otto Preminger and distributed by Columbia Pictures. The screenplay was written by Robert Dozier, based on the novel of the same name (1950) by Henry Morton Robinson. The music score was written by Jerome Moross.

The film's cast features Tom Tryon, Romy Schneider and John Huston, and it was nominated for six Academy Awards. It marks the final appearance by veteran film star Dorothy Gish as well as the last big-screen performance of Maggie McNamara.

The film was shot on location in Rome, Vienna, Boston and Stamford, Connecticut.

Robinson's novel was based on the life of Francis Cardinal Spellman, who was then Archbishop of New York. The Vatican's liaison officer for the film was Rev. Dr. Joseph Ratzinger, later to become Pope Benedict XVI. The story touches on various social issues such as interfaith marriage, sex outside marriage, abortion, racial bigotry, the rise of fascism and war.

[glengrieve]

One of my favourite movies of all time 😊

[josebenito]

This film is really underrated. Preminger was such a great Cinema Director and this film is so well crafted. Thanks so much for uploading this Classic 🙏

[johnwilliams]

Wonderful film
Great acting and cinematography
Thanks for sharing it 😊

[livingwithclimatechange]

Epic is a classic with numerous powerful moments, Preminger at his best, thoroughly entertaining.

[jamesnorton]

1963, What a momentous year for J.F.K., and me. Tom Tryon's speech at the very end of the movie, sums up how I feel about the threats that my country lives with now and the dread I have as I prepare to vote in November. Excellent movie and a warning for our times. Thanks for posting . This is my first time viewing. ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[darnellbush]

I went to Catholic grammar school, I still remember our 6th grade class taken to the movies to see this, very powerful movie

[FF-pnfx]

If we won't wake up in time, I've got the feeling history will repeat itself...

[jmurry]

Bravo. Strengthened my Catholic Faith. Thank u. Thank u. I needed this. Never have i seen this before.

[michellecampbell]

Dang!!! This is quite a 1963 movie!!! Vaguely remember it. Never saw it at 12 years old even though I was being raised Catholic. Most of the cast is gone...may they rest in peace. 🙏🗝🇻🇦🗝🙏

[FF-pnfx]

Incredible good acting of Romy Schneider

[djpalindrome]

How magnificent was the pre-Conciliar Catholic Church. So many of those beautiful churches were ransacked during “renovation” and their high altars demolished

[RichardMetzger-nnyp]

A Classic !!! I truly wish more films like this were made ))

[elainedaprano]

Probably my 5th viewing. My dvdS are worn out😢. I love this movie. Everything about it.

[mariahendrickson]

I think I've felt several times, lack of accomplishment when it comes to helping someone in need... we try to do as much as we possibly can... Lord have mercy! ❤🎉

[albertinirock]

This movie sends a important message to our world today, May 2024!

[Supersticio]

The music score elevates the film to great.

[laankebygg]

Thank you for posting this most interesting movie.

[peteralfano]

Thanks....I saw this in its original run...a bit plodding but the best is the opening credit sequence with the shots of Rome. I lived there and know those spots

[bobdudy]

How little has changed. Great Film, thanks.

[collapseofthewest]

Preminger drove Tom Tryon to a nervous breakdown. Despite being nominated for a Golden Globe, this was one of Tryon's last roles as an actor. Preminger made some comment years later that "I killed Tom Tryon that actor, and created Thomas Tryon the author, ' something like that.