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The Catholics

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

Top Cast

  • Trevor Howard

    Trevor Howard

    The Abbot

  • Martin Sheen

    Martin Sheen

    Father Kinsella

  • Raf Vallone

    Raf Vallone

    Father General

  • Cyril Cusack

    Cyril Cusack

    Father Manus

  • Andrew Keir

    Andrew Keir

    Father Matthew

  • Godfrey Quigley

    Godfrey Quigley

    Father Walter

  • Michael Gambon

    Michael Gambon

    Brother Kevin

  • Leon Vitali

    Leon Vitali

    Brother Donald

  • Seamus Healy

    Seamus Healy

    Brother Pius

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

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