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title: "The Sword and the Cross"
year: 1958
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sword-and-the-cross-1958"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 173330
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 3.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Sword and the Cross (1958) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sword-and-the-cross-1958

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Sword and the Cross is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, History.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A repentant harlot wrestles with love and redemption in a 1950s religious drama."

### Why Watch
- Yvonne De Carlo portrays Mary Magdalene
- Italian religious drama with period authenticity
- Directed by veteran filmmaker Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia

### Caveats & Content Note
- English original with later Italian dub may feel disjointed
- Period melodrama may seem overly sentimental to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes of sexuality and moral conflict, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: solemn, melodramatic, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who plays Mary Magdalene?
Yvonne De Carlo stars as Mary Magdalene.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an Italian religious drama.

### Q: What language was the film originally shot in?
It was shot in English and later dubbed into Italian.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1958, premiering on 22 December 1958 in Italy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sword and the Cross — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/173330)
- [The Sword and the Cross - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_and_the_Cross)

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