I Confess (1953)

  • NR
  • 02/18/1953 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • 1h 35m

If you knew what he knew what would you do?

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.

Alfred Hitchcock

Director

William Archibald

Screenplay

George Tabori

Screenplay

Cast

Montgomery Clift's headshot

Montgomery Clift

Fr. Michael William Logan
Anne Baxter's headshot

Anne Baxter

Ruth Grandfort
Karl Malden's headshot

Karl Malden

Inspector Larrue
Brian Aherne's headshot

Brian Aherne

Willy Robertson
O.E. Hasse's headshot

O.E. Hasse

Otto Keller
Roger Dann's headshot

Roger Dann

Pierre Grandfort
Dolly Haas's headshot

Dolly Haas

Alma Keller
Charles Andre's headshot

Charles Andre

Father Millars

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