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The Catholics
6.1 / 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.”
