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The Cardinal 1963

Spanning two decades of conflict and drama, the film follows a Boston-born Catholic priest who confronts bigotry, Nazism, and personal turmoil. As he matures from a young clergyman into a powerful prelate, his determined ascent to the rank of cardinal charts the challenging journey of a young American within the Church.

Spanning two decades of conflict and drama, the film follows a Boston-born Catholic priest who confronts bigotry, Nazism, and personal turmoil. As he matures from a young clergyman into a powerful prelate, his determined ascent to the rank of cardinal charts the challenging journey of a young American within the Church.

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Cars Featured in The Cardinal

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Explore all cars featured in The Cardinal, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


BMW

1938

328

BMW

1950

R 51/3

Brennabor

Ideal

Brennabor

Juwel 6

Brewster

1921

Town Car

Buick

1929

unknown

Buick

1930

unknown

Cadillac

Dodge

1931

Sedan

Ford

1930

Model A

The Cardinal Themes and Keywords

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