The Catholics (1973)

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

Release Date : Nov 29, 1973

Runtime : 1h 18m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Sidney Glazier Productions, HTV Cymru Wales

Countries : Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Keywords : religion, ireland, modernisation, roman catholic church