The Abdication (1974)
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In this historical drama based on actual events, Sweden's Queen Christina (Liv Ullmann) 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 (Peter Finch), a cleric being considered for the papacy. Greta… More In this historical drama based on actual events, Sweden's Queen Christina (Liv Ullmann) 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 (Peter Finch), a cleric being considered for the papacy. Greta Garbo previously played the same abdicating monarch in the film Queen Christina. Michael Dunn, who plays the dwarf in The Abdication, died during production, and several of his scenes had to be shot with another actor doubling for him. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- PG, 1 hr. 42 min.
- Directed By
- Anthony Harvey
- Genres
- Drama
- Studio
- Warner Bros
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Cast
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Liv Ullmannas Queen Christina -
Peter Finchas Cardinal Azzolino -
Cyril Cusackas Oxenstierna
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Graham Crowdenas Cardinal Barberini -
Paul Rogersas Altieri -
Kathleen Byronas Queen Mother
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