Absolution (1978)
With Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, Dai Bradley, Billy Connolly, Robert Addie, Michael Bell, Andrew Keir, Willoughby Gray
Directed by Anthony Page
Absolution is a 1978 British thriller film directed by Anthony Page and written by playwright Anthony Shaffer. The film stars Richard Burton as a priest who teaches at a boys' school and finds one of his favourite students is playing a nasty practical joke on him. He sets out to investigate the prank and stumbles upon a dead body, leading to his life spiralling out of control. The film also stars Dai Bradley, Dominic Guard and the Scottish comedian Billy Connolly, in his debut film role.
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