The Catholics - 1973

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

78min
1973
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

Cast

Trevor Howard profile pictureTrevor HowardThe Abbot
Martin Sheen profile pictureMartin SheenFather Kinsella
Raf Vallone profile pictureRaf ValloneFather General
Cyril Cusack profile pictureCyril CusackFather Manus
Andrew Keir profile pictureAndrew KeirFather Matthew
Godfrey Quigley profile pictureGodfrey QuigleyFather Walter
Michael Gambon profile pictureMichael GambonBrother Kevin
Leon Vitali profile pictureLeon VitaliBrother Donald
John Kelly profile pictureJohn KellyBrother Paul

About The Catholics

The Catholics Overview

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

Runtime: 78min

Extra details

Original Title: The Catholics
Original Language: English
Directed By: Jack Gold
Production Companies
Sidney Glazier ProductionsHarlech Television