Overview

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

Cast

Trevor Howard, Martin Sheen, Raf Vallone, Cyril Cusack, Andrew Keir, Godfrey Quigley, Michael Gambon, Leon Vitali

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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

When was "The Catholics" released?

The Catholics was released in 1973.

Who stars in "The Catholics"?

The cast includes Trevor Howard, Martin Sheen, Raf Vallone, Cyril Cusack.