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The Holy Inquisition
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The Holy Inquisition

Jun 6, 1974
2h 7m
★ 5.9

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama
History

Production Companies

Cinematográfica Marco Polo S.A.
Estudios Churubusco Azteca

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Cast

Jorge Luke

Luis de Carvajal

Jorge Luke

Diana Bracho

Mariana de Carvajal

Diana Bracho

Claudio Brook

Fray Alonso de Peralta

Claudio Brook

Ana Mérida

Francisca de Carvajal

Ana Mérida

Rafael Banquells

Principal de la Real Audiencia

Rafael Banquells

Mario Castillón Bracho

Gregorio López

Mario Castillón Bracho

Jorge Fegán

Padre Oroz

Jorge Fegán

Farnesio de Bernal

Fray Hernando

Farnesio de Bernal

Virgilio Hernández

Martoz de Bohorquez

Virgilio Hernández

Antonio Bravo

Rabino Morales

Antonio Bravo

Peter Gonzales Falcon

Fray Gaspar

Peter Gonzales Falcon

Florencio Castelló

Fray Lorenzo de Albornoz

Florencio Castelló

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