Absolution (1978)
One man, two boys... one deadly game.
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
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: June 5, 1978
Cast
- Richard Burton - Father Goddard
- Dominic Guard - Benjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield
- David Bradley - Arthur Dyson
- Billy Connolly - Blakey
- Andrew Keir - Headmaster
- Willoughby Gray - Brigadier Walsh
- Preston Lockwood - Father Hibbert
- James Ottaway - Father Matthews
- Brook Williams - Father Clarence
- Robin Soans - Father Henryson
Screenplay
Music: Stanley Myers
Cinematography: John Coquillon
Editing: John Victor-Smith
Production: Bulldog, Enterprise Pictures, Trans World Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Latin, Kongo
Original Language: en
Keywords
catholic school, catholic priest, boys' school, confession booth
More Films by Director: Anthony Page
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.
- Who stars in Absolution?
- Absolution stars Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, David Bradley, Billy Connolly, Andrew Keir, Willoughby Gray.
- How long is Absolution?
- Absolution has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Absolution?
- Absolution is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was Absolution produced?
- Absolution was produced in United Kingdom.