Absolution
📖 Synopsis
At a Catholic boys' school, domineering disciplinarian Father Goddard rules over his pupils with an iron hand. When one of his teenage charges confesses to murder, the dogmatic but deeply repressed Goddard finds his faith challenged and his life spiralling dangerously out of control.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “One man, two boys... one deadly game.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Mystery
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Richard BurtonFather Goddard
Dominic GuardBenjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield
David BradleyArthur Dyson
Billy ConnollyBlakey
Andrew KeirHeadmaster
Willoughby GrayBrigadier WalshP
Preston LockwoodFather HibbertJ
James OttawayFather Matthews
Brook WilliamsFather Clarence
Robin SoansFather Henryson🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Absolution about?
- At a Catholic boys' school, domineering disciplinarian Father Goddard rules over his pupils with an iron hand. When one of his teenage charges confesses to murder, the dogmatic but deeply repressed Goddard finds his faith challenged and his life spiralling dangerously out of control.
- Who directed Absolution?
- Absolution was directed by Anthony Page.
- When was Absolution released?
- Absolution was released on June 5, 1978.
- How long is Absolution?
- Absolution has a runtime of 1h 35m.
- Where can I track Absolution?
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