What is The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1958
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.4/10
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The Sword and the Cross is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, History.
Should you watch it?
“A repentant harlot wrestles with love and redemption in a 1950s religious drama.”
- Yvonne De Carlo portrays Mary Magdalene
- Italian religious drama with period authenticity
- Directed by veteran filmmaker Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
- English original with later Italian dub may feel disjointed
- Period melodrama may seem overly sentimental to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic religious dramas with strong female leads.
The film contains mature themes of sexuality and moral conflict, suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who plays Mary Magdalene?
Yvonne De Carlo stars as Mary Magdalene.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is an Italian religious drama.
What language was the film originally shot in?
It was shot in English and later dubbed into Italian.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1958, premiering on 22 December 1958 in Italy.
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