The Abdication
1974 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom
In this historical drama based on actual events, Sweden's Queen Christina decides in 1654 to give up her throne in order to embrace Catholicism. However, as she studies the faith, she falls in love with Cardinal Azzolino, a cleric being considered for the papacy.
Direction Anthony Harvey
Cast Liv Ullmann · Peter Finch · Cyril Cusack · Paul Rogers · Graham Crowden · Kathleen Byron · Michael Dunn · Lewis Fiander · Harold Goldblatt
Soundtrack Nino Rota
Screenplay Ruth Wolff
Cinematography Geoffrey Unsworth
Original title The Abdication
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