Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolution was released on June 5, 1978.
The runtime of Absolution is 1h 35m.
Absolution is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery movie.
Absolution has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.
Absolution is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Absolution was directed by Anthony Page.
The main cast of Absolution includes Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, David Bradley.
Absolution is originally in English.