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I Confess (1953)

“If you knew what he knew what would you do?”

7.1/10 · 500 votes 1h 35m nr ThrillerDramaCrime

#12 of 16 films from 1953 #569 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Written by William Archibald, George Tabori

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Overview

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.

Cast

Montgomery Cliftas Fr. Michael William Logan
Anne Baxteras Ruth Grandfort
Karl Maldenas Inspector Larrue
Brian Aherneas Willy Robertson
O.E. Hasseas Otto Keller
Roger Dannas Pierre Grandfort
Dolly Haasas Alma Keller
Charles Andreas Father Millars
Nan Boardmanas Maid (uncredited)
Henry Cordenas Det. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcockas Man Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited)
Ovila Légaréas Monsieur Villette (uncredited)
Gilles Pelletieras Father Benoit (uncredited)
Judson Prattas Murphy (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateFebruary 12, 1953
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — about the same as the 1953 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0045897

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Questions

How long is I Confess?
I Confess runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is I Confess worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 500 votes, which places it #12 of 16 films released in 1953 in this index (top 31%) and #569 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed I Confess?
I Confess was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in I Confess?
Montgomery Clift as Fr. Michael William Logan; Anne Baxter as Ruth Grandfort; Karl Malden as Inspector Larrue; Brian Aherne as Willy Robertson; O.E. Hasse as Otto Keller; Roger Dann as Pierre Grandfort.
What is I Confess rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for I Confess?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48838.

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