The Cardinal — Exorcist II: The Heretic Character Profile

About The Cardinal

High-ranking church official assigning Lamont to investigate Merrin.

The Cardinal — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Ecclesiastical authority, Political maneuvering, Strategic delegation

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 8.5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 9/10

Character Facts

Played by

Paul Henreid

Appears in

Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• The Cardinal — Professional Institutional Overseer — Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair)
• The Cardinal — Power Church Authority — Father Lankester Merrin (Max von Sydow)
• The Cardinal — Professional Institutional Alignment — Dr. Gene Tuskin (Louise Fletcher)
• The Cardinal — Unknown Indirect Associate — Sharon Spencer (Kitty Winn)

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• Regan MacNeil (Linda Blair)
• Dr. Gene Tuskin (Louise Fletcher)
• Father Lankester Merrin (Max von Sydow)
• Sharon Spencer (Kitty Winn)
• Spanish Girl (Rose Portillo)
• Liz (Belinda Beatty)
• Mrs. Phalor (Barbara Cason)
• Older Kokumo (James Earl Jones)
• Edwards (Ned Beatty)
• Conductor (Hank Garrett)
• Abbot (Ken Renard)