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

Luis de Carvajal

Jorge Luke

Mariana de Carvajal

Diana Bracho

Fray Alonso de Peralta

Claudio Brook

Francisca de Carvajal

Ana Mérida

Principal de la Real Audiencia

Rafael Banquells

Gregorio López

Mario Castillón Bracho

Padre Oroz

Jorge Fegán

Fray Hernando

Farnesio de Bernal

Martoz de Bohorquez

Virgilio Hernández

Rabino Morales

Antonio Bravo

Fray Gaspar

Peter Gonzales Falcon

Fray Lorenzo de Albornoz

Florencio Castelló

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