Confirmation

Apr 29, 1977

0h 27m

★ 7.0

Overview

Concerns a young boy's mystical experiences during his Confirmation. As the ceremony unfolds, figures from religion and mythology appear and impress on him the need to become a soldier of Christ.

Genres

Drama

Fantasy

Production Companies

Australian Film Commission

Confirmation Trailers

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Cast

The Boy

Richard Miller

The Mother

Sheryl Sciro

The Father

Bob Hughes

Virgin Mary

Luda Redding

Bishop

David Calcott

Nun #1

Jenny Dibley

Nun #2

Sue Rutherford

Nun #3

Ann Morgan

Nun #4

Virginia Vagg

Priest

Richard Hill

Witchdoctor

Wayne Nichols

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John Roberts

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