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The Cross Bearer

The Cross Bearer

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 1, 1918

Runtime

0h 50m

Genres

Drama

Original Title

The Cross Bearer

Production Companies

World Film

Director

George Archainbaud

Description

Cardinal Mercier protects the altar of his church from desecration when German forces invade the Belgian city of Louvain during World War I. Although the soldiers commit widespread atrocities, the cardinal does his best to protect the townspeople.