The Holy Inquisition
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
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The Holy Inquisition
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 6, 1974
Runtime
2h 7m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
59%
Original Title
El santo oficio
Production Companies
Cinematográfica Marco Polo S.A., Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Director
Arturo Ripstein
Description
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.