The Holy Inquisition
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1974-06-06
Runtime: 127 mins
Director: Arturo Ripstein
Writer: Arturo Ripstein, José Emilio Pacheco
Spoken language: Latin, Español, עִבְרִית
Genres: Drama, History
Original title: The Holy Inquisition
Production Companies: Cinematográfica Marco Polo S.A., Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Production Countries: Mexico
Cast
Jorge Luke
Diana Bracho
Claudio Brook
Ana Mérida
Rafael Banquells
Mario Castillón Bracho
Jorge Fegán
Farnesio de Bernal
Virgilio Hernández
Antonio Bravo
Peter Gonzales Falcon
Florencio Castelló
Martin LaSalle
Silvia Mariscal
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