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Absolution(1978)

1h 35mDrama, Thriller, MysteryEnglish
6.5/10
45 user ratings

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.

Director

Anthony Page

Studio

Bulldog Productions (II)

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Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

as Father Goddard

Dominic Guard

Dominic Guard

as Benjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield

David Bradley

David Bradley

as Arthur Dyson

Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly

as Blakey

Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir

as Headmaster

Willoughby Gray

Willoughby Gray

as Brigadier Walsh

Preston Lockwood

as Father Hibbert

James Ottaway

as Father Matthews

Brook Williams

Brook Williams

as Father Clarence

Robin Soans

Robin Soans

as Father Henryson

Trevor Martin

as Mr. Gladstone

Sharon Duce

as Louella

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1978

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Production Companies

Bulldog Productions (II)

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Where can I watch Absolution?

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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 and released in 1978. It is a drama, thriller, mystery film.

How long is Absolution?

Absolution has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

Who stars in Absolution?

The cast of Absolution includes Richard Burton as Father Goddard, Dominic Guard as Benjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield, David Bradley as Arthur Dyson, Billy Connolly as Blakey, Andrew Keir as Headmaster and more.

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