The Holy Inquisition
El santo oficio
Synopsis
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
Top Cast
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Jorge Luke
Luis de Carvajal
Diana Bracho
Mariana de Carvajal
Claudio Brook
Fray Alonso de Peralta
Ana Mérida
Francisca de Carvajal
Rafael Banquells
Principal de la Real Audiencia
Mario Castillón Bracho
Gregorio López
Jorge Fegán
Padre Oroz
Farnesio de Bernal
Fray Hernando
Virgilio Hernández
Martoz de Bohorquez
Antonio Bravo
Rabino Morales
Peter Gonzales Falcon
Fray Gaspar
Florencio Castelló
Fray Lorenzo de Albornoz
Martin LaSalle
Díaz Márquez
Silvia Mariscal
Justa Méndez
Arturo Beristáin
Baltasar
Juan Ángel Martínez
Pregonero de la Inquisición
Jorge Humberto Robles
Pregonero de la Inquisición
Jorge Santoyo
Fraile
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Ripstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Arturo Ripstein, José Emilio Pacheco
- Original Score
- Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
- Original Title
- El santo oficio
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Latin, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Marco Polo S.A., Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Ripstein
Arturo Ripstein, José Emilio Pacheco
Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Eufemio Rivera
Angélica Ortiz, Leopoldo Silva, Marco Silva
Department Leadership Roster
Arturo Ripstein
Director
Angélica Ortiz
Producer
Leopoldo Silva
Producer
Eufemio Rivera
Editor
Pandora Juárez
Costume Design
Marco Silva
Producer
Edith Juárez
Costume Design
Arturo Ripstein
Writer
José Emilio Pacheco
Writer
Lucero Isaac
Production Design
Jorge Stahl Jr.
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Holy Inquisition.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Holy Inquisition
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Holy Inquisition about?
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
Who directed The Holy Inquisition?
The Holy Inquisition was directed by Arturo Ripstein.
Who stars in The Holy Inquisition?
The principal cast of The Holy Inquisition includes Jorge Luke, Diana Bracho, Claudio Brook, Ana Mérida, Rafael Banquells.
When was The Holy Inquisition released and how long is it?
The Holy Inquisition was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Holy Inquisition?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Holy Inquisition was composed by Joaquín Gutiérrez Heras.