The Abdication(1974)
A woman with a profane love... for a man of God.
The Abdication Synopsis
Queen Christina of Sweden abdicates and travels to Rome to embrace the Catholic church.
The Abdication (1974) is a drama and history film directed by Anthony Harvey, released on October 3, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann, Cyril Cusack and Paul Rogers. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Harvey
- Writers:
- Ruth Wolff, Ruth Wolff
- Producers:
- James Cresson, Robert Fryer
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Unsworth
- Composer:
- Nino Rota
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, A Robert Fryer-James Cresson Production
- Status:
- Released
The Abdication (1974) Trailer
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The Abdication Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Finch
as Azzolino
Liv Ullmann
as Queen Kristina
Cyril Cusack
as Oxenstierna
Paul Rogers
as Altieri
Graham Crowden
as Barberini
Michael Dunn
as The Dwarf
Kathleen Byron
as Queen Mother
Lewis Fiander
as Dominic
Harold Goldblatt
as Pinamonti
Tony Steedman
as Carranza
Noel Trevarthen
as Ginetti
- Richard Cornish
Richard Cornish
as Charles
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Harvey, written by Ruth Wolff and Ruth Wolff, produced by James Cresson and Robert Fryer.
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The Abdication Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Abdication – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Abdication online?
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The Abdication (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Abdication?
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The main cast of The Abdication (1974) includes Peter Finch, Liv Ullmann, Cyril Cusack, Paul Rogers and Graham Crowden. The film was directed by Anthony Harvey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Abdication released?
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The Abdication was released on October 3, 1974 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Abdication worth watching?
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The Abdication (1974) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Abdication?
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Yes. The official The Abdication trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.