The Catholics
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
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The Catholics 1973 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-20
Top Cast
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Trevor Howard
The Abbot
Martin Sheen
Father Kinsella
Raf Vallone
Father General
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 Kelly
Brother Paul
John Franklyn
Brother Martin
Patrick Long
Brother Sean
Cecil Sheridan
Brother Malachy
Tom Jordan
Brother Terrence
Liam Burk
Brother Daniel
Richard Oliver
Brother Alphonsus
Frank Howard
Father Colum
Gilbert McIntyre
Brother John
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Moore
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Catholics
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Sidney Glazier Productions, HTV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Brian Moore
Carl Davis
Gerry Fisher
Anne V. Coates
Sidney Glazier, Barry Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Barry Levinson
Producer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
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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. 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
Who directed The Catholics?
The Catholics was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Catholics?
The principal cast of The Catholics includes Trevor Howard, Martin Sheen, Raf Vallone, Cyril Cusack, Andrew Keir.
When was The Catholics released and how long is it?
The Catholics was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Catholics?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Catholics was composed by Carl Davis.
Is The Catholics based on a book or true story?
The Catholics is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brian Moore".