Movie

The Sword and the Cross

1958 · 101 min

A solemn, old-fashioned religious drama that moves slowly toward redemption, with earnest performances and a gentle emotional pull.

Overview: Mary Magdalene, a notorious harlot, must choose between her lascivious lifestyle and the love and affection of her decent-minded brother.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, redemption, love, family
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
redemption
love
family
identity
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild