The Holy Inquisition (1974)

5.9/10 • 127 min • Drama History

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.

Cast

Jorge Luke

Luis de Carvajal

Diana Bracho

Mariana de Carvajal

Claudio Brook

Fray Alonso de Peralta

Ana Mérida

Francisca de Carvajal

Rafael Banquells

Principal de la Real Audiencia

Jorge Fegán

Padre Oroz

Farnesio de Bernal

Fray Hernando

Antonio Bravo

Rabino Morales

Peter Gonzales Falcon

Fray Gaspar

Florencio Castelló

Fray Lorenzo de Albornoz

Martin LaSalle

Díaz Márquez

Silvia Mariscal

Justa Méndez

Arturo Beristáin

Baltasar

Jorge Humberto Robles

Pregonero de la Inquisición

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