I Confess (1953)
02/13/1953 (US) • 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.
Top Billed Cast
Fr. Michael William Logan
Ruth Grandfort
Inspector Larrue
Willy Robertson
Otto Keller
Pierre Grandfort
Alma Keller
Father Millars
Maid (uncredited)
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
-
Revenue
-
Keywords
police
confession
blackmail
suspicion of murder
quebec
flashback
film noir
murder
caretaker
priest
lawyer
church
housekeeper
catholic
gardener
married woman
murder investigation
blackmailer
murder trial
crisis of conscience
innocent suspect
rectory
seal of confession
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