I Confess
"If you knew what he knew what would you do?"
Originally released in 1953. I Confess is a drama/thriller film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, and Karl Malden
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (468 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Dolly Haas
as Alma Keller
Charles Andre
as Father Millars
Nan Boardman
as Maid (uncredited)
Henry Corden
as Det. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Confess 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 face...
Who directed I Confess?
I Confess was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is I Confess?
I Confess has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was I Confess released?
I Confess was released on February 12, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Confess?
The main cast of I Confess includes Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne, O.E. Hasse.
Is I Confess worth watching?
I Confess has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 468 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.