The Cardinal (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2019, The Cardinal is a notable film directed by Nicolae Mărgineanu, running about 98 minutes. “In the fifties, the leaders of the Greek-Catholic church are arrested and sent to the Sighet prison.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Cardinal stars Radu Botar as Iuliu Hossu, Ioachim Ciobanu as Gardian Chitu, Cristian Iacob as Samoil Marza and Mircea Andreescu as Episcop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Cardinal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cardinal page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cardinal (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cardinal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cardinal worth watching?
- The Cardinal holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cardinal?
- The Cardinal stars Radu Botar, Ioachim Ciobanu, Cristian Iacob, Mircea Andreescu and Cristian Bota.
- When was The Cardinal released?
- The Cardinal was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.