The Sword and the Cross_
Mary Magdalene, a notorious harlot, must choose between her lascivious lifestyle and the love and affection of her decent-minded brother.
Starring
Yvonne De Carlo, Jorge Mistral, Rossana Podestà
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Sword and the Cross was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Overview
Mary Magdalene, a notorious harlot, must choose between her lascivious lifestyle and the love and affection of her decent-minded brother.
The Sword and the Cross is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (13)
Yvonne De Carlo
Maria Maddalena
Jorge Mistral
Caio Marcello
Rossana Podestà
Marta
Massimo Serato
Anan
Andrea Aureli
Barabba
Terence Hill
Lazzaro
Nando Tamberlani
Caifa
Philippe Hersent
Ponzio Pilato
Rossana Rory
Claudia
NB
Nadia Brivio
Aldo Pini
Giulio Battiferri
Franco Fantasia
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Sword and the Cross about?
Mary Magdalene, a notorious harlot, must choose between her lascivious lifestyle and the love and affection of her decent-minded brother.
How long is The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in The Sword and the Cross?
The cast of The Sword and the Cross includes Yvonne De Carlo, Jorge Mistral, Rossana Podestà, Massimo Serato, Andrea Aureli.
What is the rating of The Sword and the Cross?
The Sword and the Cross has a rating of 1.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History