The Catholics
Originally released in 1973. The Catholics is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jack Gold. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Trevor Howard, Martin Sheen, and Raf Vallone
Synopsis
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
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sidney Glazier Productions
- HTV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Catholics about?
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....
Who directed The Catholics?
The Catholics was directed by Jack Gold.
How long is The Catholics?
The Catholics has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Catholics released?
The Catholics was released on November 29, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Catholics?
The main cast of The Catholics includes Trevor Howard, Martin Sheen, Raf Vallone, Cyril Cusack, Andrew Keir.