Absolution(1978)
One man, two boys... one deadly game.
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.
Directed by Anthony Page
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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
Trevor Martin
Mr. Gladstone
Sharon Duce
Louella
Brian Glover
the first policeman
Dan Meaden
the second policeman
Hilary Mason
Miss Froggatt
Hilda Fenemore
Mrs. Hoskins
Robert Addie
Cawley
Philip Leake
Gregory
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When did Absolution come out?+
Absolution was released in 1978.
How long is Absolution?+
Absolution runs for 95 minutes (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed Absolution?+
Absolution was directed by Anthony Page.
Who stars in Absolution?+
Absolution stars Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, David Bradley, Billy Connolly and Andrew Keir.
Is Absolution worth watching?+
Absolution holds a 6.5/10 rating from 51 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, thriller and mystery.
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