When was Absolution released?

Absolution was released on 1978-06-05.

Who directed Absolution?

Absolution was directed by Anthony Page.

What genre is Absolution?

Absolution belongs to these genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery.

Who stars in Absolution?

The main cast includes Julian Firth, Dominic Guard, Brian Glover.

Absolution

One man, two boys... one deadly game.

Key facts

Release date: 1978-06-05
Runtime: 95 min
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery
Director: Anthony Page
Rating: 6.5

In short

Absolution is a 1978 Drama, Thriller, Mystery film directed by Anthony Page. It runs 95 minutes and is rated 6.5/10 on TMDB. It was released on 1978-06-05.

Updated 2026-10-29

Overview

At a Catholic boys' school, domineering disciplinarian Father Goddard rules over his pupils with an iron hand. When one of his teenage charges confesses to murder, the dogmatic but deeply repressed Goddard finds his faith challenged and his life spiralling dangerously out of control.

Frequently asked questions

When was Absolution released?: Absolution was released on 1978-06-05.
Who directed Absolution?: Absolution was directed by Anthony Page.
How long is Absolution?: Absolution runs 95 minutes.
What genre is Absolution?: Absolution belongs to these genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery.
Who stars in Absolution?: The main cast includes Julian Firth, Dominic Guard, Brian Glover.
Is there a trailer for Absolution?: No trailer is listed yet.