

A young Catholic priest from Boston confronts bigotry, Nazism, and his own personal conflicts as he rises to the office of cardinal.
Production
Rome rebuilt on studio lots; Vatican scenes shot on location (rare permit).
Acting
Romy Schneider's 20-minute arc outshines Tryon's entire 3-hour journey.
Direction
Preminger's tracking shots through Boston slums and Austrian ballrooms.

Director
Otto Preminger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Preminger fired original star star Gregory Peck for wanting script changes, then discovered Tryon in a parking lot. Seriously.
The film's 'condemned' status from the National Legion of Decency over the abortion scene actually boosted box office. Catholic guilt marketing works.