Absolution is a 1978 British thriller film directed by Anthony Page and written by playwright Anthony Shaffer. The film stars Richard Burton as a priest who teaches at a boys' school and finds one of his favourite students is playing a nasty practical joke on him. He sets out to investigate the prank and stumbles upon a dead body, leading to his life spiralling out of control. The film also stars Dai Bradley, Dominic Guard and the Scottish comedian Billy Connolly, in his debut film role.
Absolution (1978)
Directed by Anthony Page
Genres - Drama, Mystery-Suspense, Thriller |
Release Date - Jun 5, 1978 |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Themes
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British, Catholic Priest, Catholic School, Confession Booth, Den Osynlige, Justin Chatwin, Marcia Gay Harden, Margarita Levieva
Attributes
Filming Location: Pinewood Studios
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Alternate Titles
Absolución
ES
Absolution
AU, CA, EC, DE, IT, GB, US
Absolvição
BR, PT
Anthony Shaffer's Absolution
GB
Bünbocsánat
HU
Djevelens advokat
NO
Feloldozás
HU
L'Assoluzione
IT
Oproštenje
RS
Rozgrzeszenie
PL
Syndernas förlåtelse
SE
Synninpäästö
FI
Zproštění viny
CZ
Η άφεση
GR
Κάθαρση
GR
Відпущення гріхів
UA
Опрощение
BG
告白の罠
JP