I Confess(1953)
“If you knew what he knew what would you do?”
Overview
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
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Montgomery Clift
as Fr. Michael William Logan
Anne Baxter
as Ruth Grandfort
Karl Malden
as Inspector Larrue
Brian Aherne
as Willy Robertson
O.E. Hasse
as Otto Keller
Roger Dann
as Pierre Grandfort
Dolly Haas
as Alma Keller
Charles Andre
as Father Millars
Nan 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)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch I Confess?▼
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What is I Confess about?▼
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.
Who directed I Confess?▼
I Confess was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1953. It is a drama, thriller, crime film.
How long is I Confess?▼
I Confess has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in I Confess?▼
The cast of I Confess includes Montgomery Clift as Fr. Michael William Logan, Anne Baxter as Ruth Grandfort, Karl Malden as Inspector Larrue, Brian Aherne as Willy Robertson, O.E. Hasse as Otto Keller and more.
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