Absolution


1h 36m 1978

Brief Synopsis

At a Catholic public school, Benjamin Stanfield is tired of being the teacher's pet and decides to play a practical joke on his form master Father Goddard. In confession, Stanfield tells Goddard that he has accidentally murdered his friend Blakey and buried him in the forest. When Goddard investigates the matter, he finds a buried scarecrow. Goddard is outraged, but, due to the seal of confession, he knows he cannot expel Stanfield. Shortly after,...

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1978
Location
England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)

Synopsis

Two Catholic boarding school students embark upon a carefully calculated campaign to drive their hated headmaster insane. The boys launch their scheme by cooking up the most bizarre and depraved of imaginary sins, then recite these infractions in the Confessional. This sadistic little game gets wildly out of hand, resulting in murder.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1978
Location
England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color (Technicolor)

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States on Video September 15, 1988

Released in United States Winter February 12, 1988

Filmed in 1979.

Release delayed due to legal problems

Released in United States Winter February 12, 1988

Released in United States on Video September 15, 1988