Movie: The Holy Inquisition

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jorge Luke
Jorge Luke

Luis de Carvajal

Diana Bracho
Diana Bracho

Mariana de Carvajal

Claudio Brook
Claudio Brook

Fray Alonso de Peralta

Ana Mérida
Ana Mérida

Francisca de Carvajal

Rafael Banquells
Rafael Banquells

Principal de la Real Audiencia

Mario Castillón Bracho
Mario Castillón Bracho

Gregorio López

Jorge Fegán
Jorge Fegán

Padre Oroz

Farnesio de Bernal
Farnesio de Bernal

Fray Hernando

Virgilio Hernández
Virgilio Hernández

Martoz de Bohorquez

Antonio Bravo
Antonio Bravo

Rabino Morales

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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.

  • Release Date

    1974-06-06

  • Average

    5.8

  • Rating:

    2.9 starts
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