I Confess (1953)
If you knew what he knew what would you do?
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
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 12, 1953
Cast
- Montgomery Clift - Fr. Michael William Logan
- Anne Baxter - Ruth Grandfort
- Karl Malden - Inspector Larrue
- Brian Aherne - Willy Robertson
- O.E. Hasse - Otto Keller
- Roger Dann - Pierre Grandfort
- Dolly Haas - Alma Keller
- Charles Andre - Father Millars
- Nan Boardman - Maid (uncredited)
- Henry Corden - Det. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)
Screenplay
- William Archibald (Screenplay)
- Paul Anthelme (Theatre Play)
- George Tabori (Screenplay)
Music: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: Robert Burks
Editing: Rudi Fehr
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Italiano
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
police, confession, blackmail, suspicion of murder, quebec, flashback, film noir, murder, caretaker, priest, lawyer, black and white, church, housekeeper, catholic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in I Confess?
- I Confess stars Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne, O.E. Hasse, Roger Dann.
- How long is I Confess?
- I Confess has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is I Confess?
- I Confess is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was I Confess produced?
- I Confess was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of I Confess?
- The themes of I Confess include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.