An Irish American priest whose strong commitment to social issues leads him through a labyrinth of church politics and eventually to the upper echelons of Catholic hierarchy as Cardinal. Crossing several continents, this epic traces his path and tests his faith along the way. Based on the novel by Henry Morton Robinson.
"The Cardinal" was actress Dorothy Gish's final screen appearance.
DVD Features:
Region 1
2-Disc Set
Snap Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Featurettes - 1. OTTO PREMINGER - ANATOMY OF A FILMMAKER
2. Vintage 1963 Featurette
Cinematographer
Leon Shamroy: American Director of Photography
Source Writer
Henry Morton Robinson: Novelist\"The Cardinal"
Writer
Robert Dozier: Screenwriter\The Cardinal
Costume Designer
Donald Brooks: Costume Designer
Review 1:
"...Its Preminger trademarks include epic locales and imaginative casting..."
Source: USA Today
p.8E 02/28/2003