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The Cardinal

Bold and moving epic depicting the Roman Catholic church at a time of great political tension. From his ordination in 1917, Stephen Fermoyle (Tom Tryon) rises to cardinal.

Bold and moving epic depicting the Roman Catholic church at a time of great political tension.

From his ordination as a priest in 1917, Stephen Fermoyle rises through the church to become a cardinal on the eve of the outbreak of World War II.

During the ceremony, he casts his mind back over the personal and professional conflicts of his life, including abortion, racism and the evil of Hitler.

2 hours, 55 minutes

Last on

Sat 5 May 201212:00
BBC Two except Northern Ireland

Credits

Stephen FermoyleTom Tryon
Celia FermoyleDorothy Gish
Din FermoyleCameron Prud'Homme
Cardinal GlennonJohn Huston
Mona/Regina FermoyleCarol Lynley
Benny RampellJohn Saxon
Frank FermoyleBill Hayes
Cardinal QuarenghiRaf Vallone
Father Ned HalleyBurgess Meredith
Florrie FermoyleMaggie McNamara
Monsignor MonaghanCecil Kellaway
AnnemarieRomy Schneider
Cornelius J DeeganLoring Smith
DirectorOtto Preminger
ProducerOtto Preminger
WriterRobert Dozier

Broadcasts

  • Wed 22 Dec 201010:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 5 May 201212:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland