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DRAMA . 2007 . 1h 40m . 5.9/10

The Conclave_

In 1458, five years after the fall of Constantinople to the Turk, eighteen cardinals meet to elect a new pope. Rodrigo Borgia, a 27 year old cardinal learns to play a very dangerous game.

Starring Brian Blessed, James Faulkner, Rolf Kanies
5.9/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
2007
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In 1458, five years after the fall of Constantinople to the Turk, eighteen cardinals meet to elect a new pope. Rodrigo Borgia, a 27 year old cardinal learns to play a very dangerous game.

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Cast
Brian Blessed stars as Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomin in The Conclave.
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Year context
The Conclave was released 19 years ago in 2007.
Overview
In 1458, five years after the fall of Constantinople to the Turk, eighteen cardinals meet to elect a new pope. Rodrigo Borgia, a 27 year old cardinal learns ...
The Conclave is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

BOX OFFICE

$4.0M
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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (17 votes)
Budget
$4,000,000

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What is The Conclave about?
In 1458, five years after the fall of Constantinople to the Turk, eighteen cardinals meet to elect a new pope. Rodrigo Borgia, a 27 year old cardinal learns to play a very dangerous game.
How long is The Conclave?
The Conclave has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in The Conclave?
The cast of The Conclave includes Brian Blessed, James Faulkner, Rolf Kanies, Manu Fullola, Dominic Boeer.
What is the rating of The Conclave?
The Conclave has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 17 votes on TMDB.

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Drama History
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