Absolution
"One man, two boys... one deadly game."
Originally released in 1978. Absolution is a drama/thriller film. directed by Anthony Page.
Starring Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, and David Bradley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (42 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Burton
as Father Goddard
Dominic Guard
as Benjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield
David Bradley
as Arthur Dyson
Billy Connolly
as Blakey
Andrew Keir
as Headmaster
Willoughby Gray
as Brigadier Walsh
Preston Lockwood
as Father Hibbert
James Ottaway
as Father Matthews
Brook Williams
as Father Clarence
Robin Soans
as Father Henryson
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bulldog
- Enterprise Pictures
- Trans World Entertainment
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...
Who directed Absolution?
Absolution was directed by Anthony Page.
How long is Absolution?
Absolution has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Absolution released?
Absolution was released on June 5, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Absolution?
The main cast of Absolution includes Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, David Bradley, Billy Connolly, Andrew Keir.