The Catholics (1973)
Set in the near future. As a consequence of an ecumenical movement (Vatican Council IV), the Catholic Church has joined other religions and has eliminated much of the original dogma of Catholicism. A group of Irish monks rebel against this situation and react back to the past: they begin to say Mass in Latin and act according to traditional Catholic dogma. So, Rome decides to send a representative to investigate what is happening
Director: Jack Gold
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: November 29, 1973
Cast
- Trevor Howard - The Abbot
- Martin Sheen - Father Kinsella
- Raf Vallone - Father General
- Cyril Cusack - Father Manus
- Andrew Keir - Father Matthew
- Godfrey Quigley - Father Walter
- Michael Gambon - Brother Kevin
- Leon Vitali - Brother Donald
- Seamus Healy - Brother Pius
- John Kelly - Brother Paul
Screenplay
- Brian Moore (Novel)
- Brian Moore (Teleplay)
Music: Carl Davis
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editing: Anne V. Coates
Production: Sidney Glazier Productions, HTV
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Latin
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
religion, ireland, roman catholic church, modernisation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Catholics about?
- Set in the near future. As a consequence of an ecumenical movement (Vatican Council IV), the Catholic Church has joined other religions and has eliminated much of the original dogma of Catholicism. A group of Irish monks rebel against this situation and react back to the past: they begin to say Mass in Latin and act according to traditional Catholic dogma. So, Rome decides to send a representative to investigate what is happening
- Who directed The Catholics?
- The Catholics was directed by Jack Gold.
- Who stars in The Catholics?
- The Catholics stars Trevor Howard, Martin Sheen, Raf Vallone, Cyril Cusack, Andrew Keir, Godfrey Quigley.
- How long is The Catholics?
- The Catholics has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Catholics?
- The Catholics is a Drama, TV Movie, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Catholics produced?
- The Catholics was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Catholics?
- The themes of The Catholics include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.