Movie

A Choice of Evils

19771h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Jane Howell
Release date: 1977-04-19
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About A Choice of Evils

A Choice of Evils is a 1977 movie in the Drama, War and TV Movie genres, directed by Jane Howell, starring David Burke, Tom Bell and Alan Downer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. Below you can see where to watch A Choice of Evils in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Cardinal Volponi tries to save his old friend, a priest-turned-militant communist, from being executed by the Nazis alongside 334 other hostages but struggles to reason with either the Vatican, the Nazis or his friend.

Cast

David Burke

Cardinal Volponi

Tom Bell

Col. Steiner

Alan Downer

Vogel's Secretary

William Hoyland

Volponi's Secretary

Richard Leech

General Heidelmann

Gabrielle Lloyd

Maria Cinelli

Stephen Muray

Pope Pius XII

Trevor Peacock

Father Borrelli

Tim Pigott-Smith

Consul Vogel

Robert Putt

Prison Guard

Christopher Saul

Chamberlain

Sebastian Shaw

Abbot General

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Choice of Evils in Canada?+

A Choice of Evils is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Choice of Evils on Netflix?+

A Choice of Evils is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is A Choice of Evils?+

A Choice of Evils has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in A Choice of Evils?+

A Choice of Evils stars David Burke, Tom Bell, Alan Downer, William Hoyland and Richard Leech.

When did A Choice of Evils come out?+

A Choice of Evils is a 1977 movie directed by Jane Howell.

What genre is A Choice of Evils?+

A Choice of Evils is Drama, War and TV Movie film.

Who directed A Choice of Evils?+

A Choice of Evils was directed by Jane Howell.