Absolution

1978    1h 35m    R
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
6.548%63%
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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.
Directed By
Anthony Page
Written By
Anthony Shaffer
Studio
Bulldog, Enterprise Pictures, Trans World Entertainment
Cast of Absolution
  • 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
  • Hilda FenemoreMrs. Hoskins
  • Robert AddieCawley
  • Philip LeakeGregory
  • Jon PlowmanFather Piers
  • Michael CromptonO'Dowd
  • Andrew Boxera boy
  • Richard Willisa boy
  • Michael Parkhousea boy
  • Richard Katesa boy
  • Martyn Hesforda boy
  • Clive Gehlea boy
  • Charles Rigbya boy
  • Michael Bella boy
  • Martin Stringera boy
  • Francis Frya boy
  • Julian Firtha boy
  • Tim Shorta boy
  • Michael Munna priest
  • Kevin HartPeterson
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