The Cardinal
"In the fifties, the leaders of the Greek-Catholic church are arrested and sent to the Sighet prison."
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
Release Date
October 1, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
8.7/10
Excellent (3 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Romania
Production
Director
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.