The Catechism Cataclysm

The Catechism Cataclysm is a 2011 independent, psychotronic dark comedy film directed by Todd Rohal. The film's narrative concerns a bumbling priest named Father Billy who embarks on a camping trip with his childhood idol, Robbie.

The Catechism Cataclysm
Directed byTodd Rohal
Written byTodd Rohal
Produced byDavid Gordon Green
Danny McBride
Jody Hill
StarringSteve Little
Robert Longstreet
Rico A. Comic
Koko Lanham
Miki Ann Maddox
Wally Dalton
CinematographyBenjamin Kasulke
Edited byAlan Canant
Music byJoseph Stephens
Production
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Distributed byIFC Films
Release date
  • January 22, 2011 (2011-01-22) (Sundance Film Festival)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

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  • Steve Little as Father Billy Smoortser
  • Robert Longstreet as Robbie Shoemaker
  • Koko Lanham as Huckleberry Finn
  • Miki Ann Maddox as Tom Sawyer
  • Rico A. Comic as Jim
  • Wally Dalton as Father O'Herlihy
  • Joe Ivy as Canoe Shop Owner
  • Judy Findlay as Old Lady
  • Barbara Pomer as Milagros Maria
  • Enrique Olguin as Miguel
  • Jay Wesley Cochran as Depressed Businessman

Release

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The Catechism Cataclysm was produced by Rough House Pictures (David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, and Jody Hill). The film was premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and subsequently screened within such festivals as Maryland Film Festival.

It was acquired for distribution by IFC Films.

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