The Cardinal and the Corpse

1992 0h 39m EN

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★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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‘The Cardinal and the Corpse' marks the beginning of Petit’s loose partnership with writer Iain Sinclair. There’s a nod towards narrative here involving a book-search launched by graphic novelist Alan Moore and a dealer (the dapper but barking Driffield), but it’s little more than an excuse to showcase a number of authors and other miscreants.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alan Moore
Alexander Baron
Robin Cook
Drif Field
Gerry Goldstein
Pat Goldstein
Brian Hinton
Tony Lambrianou

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Iain Sinclair
Writers: Chris Petit, Iain Sinclair
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Hargreaves shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Alan Moore and Alexander Baron and Robin Cook carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0205798 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Iain Sinclair directs. Robert Hargreaves cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 39-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
234 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Robert Hargreaves shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Alan Moore and Alexander Baron and Robin Cook carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0205798 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.