Absolution (1988)
English thriller film directed by Anthony Page
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m 92 min
- Released
- 1 July 1988
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Absolution has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 1 July 1988. It is directed by Anthony Page and stars Richard Burton, Dominic Guard and Dai Bradley.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Cast
- Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, Dai Bradley, Billy Connolly, Robert Addie, Michael Bell, Andrew Keir, Willoughby Gray, Trevor Martin, Julian Firth, Preston Lockwood, Hilary Mason
- Cinematography
- John Coquillon
- Music
- Stanley Myers
- Written by
- Anthony Shaffer
- Produced by
- Elliott Kastner
- Production
- Universal Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Filmed in
- Pinewood Studios
- Country
- United Kingdom
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 July 1988
- First shown
- 5 November 1981 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Absolution?
Absolution has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes, or 92 min.
When did Absolution release?
Absolution released on 1 July 1988.
Who directed Absolution?
Absolution is directed by Anthony Page.
Who is in the cast of Absolution?
The cast of Absolution includes Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, Dai Bradley, Billy Connolly, Robert Addie and Michael Bell.
Where can I watch Absolution online?
Absolution streams on Netflix.
What is Absolution rated in the US?
Absolution is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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