Absolution (1978)
One man, two boys... one deadly game.
1978 · R · 1h 35m · Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
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
Writers: Anthony Shaffer
Music by: Stanley Myers
Cinematography: John Coquillon
Editor: John Victor-Smith
Cast
Richard Burton as Father GoddardDominic Guard as Benjamin 'Benjie' StanfieldDavid Bradley as Arthur DysonBilly Connolly as BlakeyAndrew Keir as HeadmasterWilloughby Gray as Brigadier WalshPreston Lockwood as Father HibbertJames Ottaway as Father MatthewsBrook Williams as Father ClarenceRobin Soans as Father HenrysonTrevor Martin as Mr. GladstoneSharon Duce as LouellaMore like this
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