Absolution

Absolution

Drama · 1978 · 1h 35m

Movie

6.5/10 · TMDB

One man, two boys... one deadly game.

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

Richard BurtonFather Goddard
Dominic GuardBenjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield
David BradleyArthur Dyson
Billy ConnollyBlakey
Andrew KeirHeadmaster
Willoughby GrayBrigadier Walsh
Preston LockwoodFather Hibbert
James OttawayFather Matthews
Brook WilliamsFather Clarence
Robin SoansFather Henryson
Trevor MartinMr. Gladstone
Sharon DuceLouella
Brian Gloverthe first policeman
Dan Meadenthe second policeman
Hilary MasonMiss Froggatt

Information

Release date
5 June 1978
Director
Anthony Page
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime
1h 35m
Country of origin
United Kingdom

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