The Holy Inquisition(1974)
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The Holy Inquisition Synopsis
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.
The Holy Inquisition (1974) is a drama and history film directed by Arturo Ripstein, released on June 6, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Jorge Luke, Diana Bracho, Claudio Brook and Ana Mérida. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Arturo Ripstein
- Writers:
- José Emilio Pacheco, Arturo Ripstein
- Producers:
- Leopoldo Silva, Angélica Ortiz, Marco Silva
- Cinematographer:
- Jorge Stahl Jr.
- Production:
- Cinematográfica Marco Polo S.A., Estudios Churubusco Azteca
- Status:
- Released
The Holy Inquisition Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jorge Luke
as Luis de Carvajal
Diana Bracho
as Mariana de Carvajal
Claudio Brook
as Fray Alonso de Peralta
Ana Mérida
as Francisca de Carvajal
Rafael Banquells
as Principal de la Real Audiencia
- Mario Castillón Bracho
Mario Castillón Bracho
as Gregorio López
Jorge Fegán
as Padre Oroz
Farnesio de Bernal
as Fray Hernando
- Virgilio Hernández
Virgilio Hernández
as Martoz de Bohorquez
Antonio Bravo
as Rabino Morales
Peter Gonzales Falcon
as Fray Gaspar
Florencio Castelló
as Fray Lorenzo de Albornoz
Key crew
Directed by Arturo Ripstein, written by José Emilio Pacheco and Arturo Ripstein, produced by Leopoldo Silva, Angélica Ortiz and Marco Silva.
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The Holy Inquisition Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Holy Inquisition – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Holy Inquisition online?
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The Holy Inquisition (1974) is available to stream on Nuestro Cine MX, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Holy Inquisition?
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The main cast of The Holy Inquisition (1974) includes Jorge Luke, Diana Bracho, Claudio Brook, Ana Mérida and Rafael Banquells. The film was directed by Arturo Ripstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Holy Inquisition released?
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The Holy Inquisition was released on June 6, 1974 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is The Holy Inquisition worth watching?
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The Holy Inquisition (1974) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.