The Catholics (1973)
1h 18m
Running Time
November 29, 1973Release Date
Plot.
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
Where to Watch.
Subs
Subs
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Trevor Howard
The Abbot
Raf Vallone
Father General
Martin Sheen
Father Kinsella
Cyril Cusack
Father Manus
Andrew Keir
Father Matthew
Godfrey Quigley
Father Walter
Michael Gambon
Brother Kevin
Leon Vitali
Brother Donald
Seamus Healy
Brother Pius
John Franklyn
Brother Martin
John Kelly
Brother Paul
Jack Gold
Director
Patrick Long
Brother Sean
Cecil Sheridan
Brother Malachy
Brian Moore
Writer
Tom Jordan
Brother Terrence
Media.
Details.
Wiki.
"Catholics" is a 1973 television play also known as Conflict, A Fable of the Future and The Visitor, which was directed by Jack Gold.Based on the novel of the same name by Brian Moore, who also wrote the screenplay for the film, it stars Trevor Howard, Martin Sheen and Cyril Cusack and was originally presented on the ITV Sunday Night Theatre.
The film is rated 4.5 out 5 stars in DVD & Video Guide 2007.