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I Confess
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I Confess

1953-02-12 · 95 min · ★ 7.1

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.

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Directors
Alfred Hitchcock
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Transatlantic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Montgomery CliftMontgomery CliftFr. Michael William Logan
Anne BaxterAnne BaxterRuth Grandfort
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenInspector Larrue
Brian AherneBrian AherneWilly Robertson
O.E. HasseO.E. HasseOtto Keller
Roger DannRoger DannPierre Grandfort
Dolly HaasDolly HaasAlma Keller
Charles AndreCharles AndreFather Millars
Nan BoardmanNan BoardmanMaid (uncredited)
Henry CordenHenry CordenDet. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)
Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockMan Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited)
Ovila LégaréOvila LégaréMonsieur Villette (uncredited)
Gilles PelletierGilles PelletierFather Benoit (uncredited)
Judson PrattJudson PrattMurphy (uncredited)

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