I Confess (1953)
If you knew what he knew what would you do?
1953 · NR · 1h 35m · Drama, Thriller, Crime
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime
When a priest hears a murderer’s confession, he becomes bound by his vow of silence—even as circumstantial evidence turns suspicion toward him. Torn between faith and self-preservation, he faces public scandal and trial for a crime he cannot reveal the truth about.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: William Archibald, George Tabori
Music by: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: Robert Burks
Editor: Rudi Fehr
Rated 7.1/10 by 492 viewers
Cast
Montgomery Clift as Fr. Michael William LoganAnne Baxter as Ruth GrandfortKarl Malden as Inspector LarrueBrian Aherne as Willy RobertsonO.E. Hasse as Otto KellerRoger Dann as Pierre GrandfortDolly Haas as Alma KellerCharles Andre as Father MillarsNan Boardman as Maid (uncredited)Henry Corden as Det. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)Alfred Hitchcock as Man Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited)Ovila Légaré as Monsieur Villette (uncredited)More like this
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