Secret Files of the Inquisition
Series Overview
A four-part history of the Inquisition, a 500-year campaign against heretics by the Roman Catholic Church initiated by Pope Gregory IX. The series benefits from the 1998 release of secret Vatican files.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Thu, Nov 9, 2006
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The War On Ideas”
Italy 1522 - The decadence of a Medici Pope in Rome outrages the devout priest in Germany named Martin Luther. In the face of the Protestant Reformation, a fanatical monk sets out to exterminate the heresy. On his path to power he will create the Roman Inquisition. And he will become the most hated Pope in history. Powerful leaders of the Catholic Church are arrested and imprisoned, accused of reading books banned by the Church. Free-thinking students are silenced. Darkness descends on the centers of learning and Renaissance. The Roman Inquisition leaves a legacy that lasts into the twentieth century.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfredo Malibran, Andrew Ferns
David Rabinovitch, Colin King, Lauren Drewery, Michael Allcock
David Rabinovitch, Kirk Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
David Rabinovitch
Writer
Colin King
Writer
Alfredo Malibran
Director
Kirk Shaw
Producer
Lauren Drewery
Writer
Andrew Ferns
Director
Michael Allcock
Writer
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is Secret Files of the Inquisition about?
A four-part history of the Inquisition, a 500-year campaign against heretics by the Roman Catholic Church initiated by Pope Gregory IX. The series benefits from the 1998 release of secret Vatican files.
How many seasons does Secret Files of the Inquisition have?
Secret Files of the Inquisition comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Secret Files of the Inquisition?
Key cast members in Secret Files of the Inquisition include Colm Feore, Raoul Bhaneja.
Who created or directed Secret Files of the Inquisition?
Secret Files of the Inquisition was developed and directed by Alfredo Malibran, Andrew Ferns.