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Confession

1955-06-01 · 90 min · ★ 6.3

Crime

A falling-out between thieves over the proceeds of a stickup results in several deaths and a priest being marked for murder because of a confession he receives from one of the gang members.

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Directors
Ken Hughes
Production companies
Anglo-Guild Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sydney ChaplinSydney ChaplinMike Nelson
Audrey DaltonAudrey DaltonLouise Nelson
John BentleyJohn BentleyInspector Kessler
Peter HammondPeter HammondAlan
John WelshJohn WelshFather Neil
Jefferson CliffordPop Nelson
Patrick AllenPatrick AllenCorey
Robert RaglanRobert RaglanBecklan
Betty WolfeMrs. Poole
Richard HuggettYoung Priest
Pat McGrathDetective Sergeant Williams
Dorinda StevensBlonde
Felix FeltonThe Business Man
Percy HerbertPercy HerbertThe Barman

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