The Confession (1999)
Trust no one.
After his young son dies from the negligence at a hospital, Harry Fertig takes matters into his own hands and kills the doctor, nurse and clerk responsible. Slick lawyer Roy Bleakie, looking only to win a case and not caring of the matters involved, is asked by Fertig's boss to defend him. Shocked to hear that his client wants to plead guilty, the case causes Bleakie to question his own morals by defending an honorable man.
Cast
- Ben Kingsley - Harry Fertig
- Amy Irving - Sarah Fertig
- Ryan Marsini - Stevie Fertig
- Alec Baldwin - Roy Bleakie
- Boyd Gaines - Liam Clarke
- Anne Twomey - Judge Crossland
- Lázaro Pérez - Eric Malabar
- Becky Ann Baker - Nurse Jeanine Carrounbois
- Mike Hodge - Security Guard
- Mark Ethan - Dr. Mason Gillette
Screenplay
- Sol Yurick (Novel)
- David Black (Screenplay)
Themes
Between Innocence and False Accusations, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Unwavering Faith and Hope
Keywords
husband wife relationship, judge, faith, prayer, homicide, blackmail, cover-up, revenge, murder, judaism, investigator, justice, death of son, jewish family, political aspiration
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Confession about?
- After his young son dies from the negligence at a hospital, Harry Fertig takes matters into his own hands and kills the doctor, nurse and clerk responsible. Slick lawyer Roy Bleakie, looking only to win a case and not caring of the matters involved, is asked by Fertig's boss to defend him. Shocked to hear that his client wants to plead guilty, the case causes Bleakie to question his own morals by defending an honorable man.
- Who directed The Confession?
- The Confession was directed by David Hugh Jones.
- Who stars in The Confession?
- The Confession stars Ben Kingsley, Amy Irving, Ryan Marsini, Alec Baldwin, Boyd Gaines, Anne Twomey.
- How long is The Confession?
- The Confession has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is The Confession?
- The Confession is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Confession produced?
- The Confession was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Confession?
- The themes of The Confession include: Between Innocence and False Accusations, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Unwavering Faith and Hope.