A Choice of Evils
Synopsis
Cardinal Volponi tries to save his old friend, a priest-turned-militant communist, from being executed by the Nazis alongside 334 other hostages but struggles to reason with either the Vatican, the Nazis or his friend.
Top Cast
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David Burke
Cardinal Volponi
Tom Bell
Col. Steiner
Alan Downer
Vogel's Secretary
William Hoyland
Volponi's Secretary
Richard Leech
General Heidelmann
Gabrielle Lloyd
Maria Cinelli
Stephen Muray
Pope Pius XII
Trevor Peacock
Father Borrelli
Tim Pigott-Smith
Consul Vogel
Robert Putt
Prison Guard
Christopher Saul
Chamberlain
Sebastian Shaw
Abbot General
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Howell
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Allen
- Original Title
- A Choice of Evils
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Howell
Jim Allen
Charles Huff
Margaret Matheson
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Lavers
Costume Design
Oliver Bayldon
Production Design
Charles Huff
Editor
Jane Howell
Director
Jim Allen
Writer
Margaret Matheson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Choice of Evils
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What is A Choice of Evils about?
Cardinal Volponi tries to save his old friend, a priest-turned-militant communist, from being executed by the Nazis alongside 334 other hostages but struggles to reason with either the Vatican, the Nazis or his friend.
Who directed A Choice of Evils?
A Choice of Evils was directed by Jane Howell.
Who stars in A Choice of Evils?
The principal cast of A Choice of Evils includes David Burke, Tom Bell, Alan Downer, William Hoyland, Richard Leech.
When was A Choice of Evils released and how long is it?
A Choice of Evils was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.