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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandro Continenza
- Original Score
- Roberto Nicolosi
- Original Title
- La spada e la croce
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Liber Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Sandro Continenza, Ottavio Poggi
Roberto Nicolosi
Raffaele Masciocchi
Renato Cinquini
Department Leadership Roster
Sandro Continenza
Screenplay
Giancarlo Bartolini Salimbeni
Production Design
Ernest Kromberg
Production Design
Raffaele Masciocchi
Director of Photography
Roberto Nicolosi
Original Music Composer
Renato Cinquini
Editor
Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword and the Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sword and the Cross about?
Mary Magdalene, a notorious harlot, must choose between her lascivious lifestyle and the love and affection of her decent-minded brother.
Who directed The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross was directed by Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia.
Who stars in The Sword and the Cross?
The principal cast of The Sword and the Cross includes Yvonne De Carlo, Jorge Mistral, Rossana Podestà, Massimo Serato, Andrea Aureli.
When was The Sword and the Cross released and how long is it?
The Sword and the Cross was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sword and the Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword and the Cross was composed by Roberto Nicolosi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).