6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Cardinal (1963)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film leans right due to its central thesis that traditional religious institutions and values, particularly those of the Catholic Church, provide the essential moral framework and solution for overcoming societal problems like prejudice and personal moral struggles.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit diversity in its main roles. The narrative centers on a white, male protagonist within a traditional institution, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or significant DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Father Ned, a priest who struggles with his implied homosexuality. His identity is depicted as an insurmountable obstacle to his spiritual path, leading to a mental breakdown and his departure from the priesthood. While the narrative shows empathy for his personal suffering, it ultimately portrays his queer identity as a tragic 'problem' with punitive consequences, rather than affirming its worth.
The film, through the journey of its protagonist, explores the complexities and challenges within the Catholic Church, including human failings and institutional rigidities. However, it ultimately affirms the faith's core values, its mission, and the dedication of its adherents, positioning the protagonist's spiritual growth within the Church as a virtuous path.
The film strongly condemns antisemitism, particularly during the Nazi era, portraying the persecution of Jewish people as a profound injustice. The narrative aligns with the dignity of the Jewish faith and its adherents, showcasing characters who bravely defend them as morally righteous.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1963 film "The Cardinal" is an adaptation of Henry Morton Robinson's 1950 novel. All major characters, including protagonist Stephen Fermoyle, retain their established genders from the source material, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film is a historical drama based on a novel, depicting characters within the Catholic Church in the early 20th century. There is no evidence that any character, canonically or historically established as one race, was portrayed as a different race in the film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.6
Critic Ratings
4.7
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