The Cardinal (1963) on Netflix
Approved19633h 5mDramaHistoryWar
In 1917, the priest Stephen Fermoyle returns to Boston, where his parents object to his sister Mona's engagement to Benny Rampell, a Jewish man. The family sets conditions Benny refuses.
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Plot summary
In 1917, the Irish Catholic priest Stephen Fermoyle comes back to Boston soon after his ordination. His parents are upset because his sister Mona is engaged to Benny Rampell, who is Jewish. The family's consent depends on Benny joining the church or promising to bring up any children as Catholic. Benny refuses and goes off to fight in World War I. Mona asks Stephen for guidance as a priest.
Cast
- Jose Duvallas Ramon Gongaro
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about The Cardinal (1963)
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- The Cardinal was the first film to be presented in 70 mm even though it had been shot on 35 mm, using a blow-up, or "print-up," process for some roadshow releases.
- Ann-Margret, Shirley Knight, Dolores Hart and Pamela Tiffin were all considered for the role of Mona Fermoyle in The Cardinal before Carol Lynley, the eventual choice, won the part.
- Henry Morton Robinson's novel behind The Cardinal was based on the life of Francis Cardinal Spellman, who was Archbishop of New York at the time.
- The Cardinal marked the final screen appearance of veteran film star Dorothy Gish and the last big-screen performance of Maggie McNamara.
- The Cardinal's script was credited to Robert Dozier, but Ring Lardner Jr. made uncredited contributions, working with Otto Preminger on the film's characterizations and story structure.
