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I Confess

NR19531h 35mAlfred Hitchcock
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 68

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"If you knew what he knew what would you do?"

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.

DramaThrillerCrime
PoliceConfessionBlackmailSuspicion Of MurderQuebecFlashbackFilm NoirMurderCaretakerPriest

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What is I Confess (1953) 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 stars in I Confess?

I Confess stars Montgomery Clift (Fr. Michael William Logan), Anne Baxter (Ruth Grandfort), Karl Malden (Inspector Larrue), Brian Aherne (Willy Robertson), O.E. Hasse (Otto Keller). The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

How long is I Confess?

I Confess has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated NR.

Is I Confess worth watching?

I Confess holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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