Absolution

1978· Directed by Anthony Page★ 6.5 (45 votes)·95 min

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.

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Richard Burtonas Father Goddard Dominic Guardas Benjamin 'Benjie' Stanfield David Bradleyas Arthur Dyson Billy Connollyas Blakey Andrew Keiras Headmaster Willoughby Grayas Brigadier Walsh Preston Lockwoodas Father Hibbert James Ottawayas Father Matthews Brook Williamsas Father Clarence Robin Soansas Father Henryson Trevor Martinas Mr. Gladstone Sharon Duceas Louella Brian Gloveras the first policeman Dan Meadenas the second policeman Hilary Masonas Miss Froggatt Hilda Fenemoreas Mrs. Hoskins Robert Addieas Cawley Philip Leakeas Gregory Jon Plowmanas Father Piers Michael Cromptonas O'Dowd Andrew Boxeras a boy Richard Willisas a boy Michael Parkhouseas a boy Richard Katesas a boy Martyn Hesfordas a boy Clive Gehleas a boy Charles Rigbyas a boy Michael Bellas a boy Martin Stringeras a boy Francis Fryas a boy Julian Firthas a boy Tim Shortas a boy Michael Munnas a priest Kevin Hartas Peterson