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The Catholics
5.8 / 10• 1973• 1h 18m•NR• English
DramaTV MovieScience Fiction
Storyline
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
Cast & Crew

Trevor Howard
The Abbot
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Gold's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Catholics is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”








