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I Confess (1953)

Movie ★ 7.1 95 min

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.

Alfred Hitchcock Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 12, 1953
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0045897

Themes

Cast

Montgomery Clift Montgomery Clift Fr. Michael William Logan Anne Baxter Anne Baxter Ruth Grandfort Karl Malden Karl Malden Inspector Larrue Brian Aherne Brian Aherne Willy Robertson O.E. Hasse O.E. Hasse Otto Keller Roger Dann Roger Dann Pierre Grandfort Dolly Haas Dolly Haas Alma Keller Charles Andre Charles Andre Father Millars Nan Boardman Nan Boardman Maid (uncredited) Henry Corden Henry Corden Det. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited) Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock Man Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited) Ovila Légaré Ovila Légaré Monsieur Villette (uncredited) Gilles Pelletier Gilles Pelletier Father Benoit (uncredited) Judson Pratt Judson Pratt Murphy (uncredited)

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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.
When was I Confess released?
I Confess is a 1953 drama, thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch I Confess?
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