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I Confess
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I Confess

Thu, Feb 12, 1953
  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Crime
Film · Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Feb 18, 1953
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 16, 1953London
CA
  • In CinemasThu, Feb 12, 1953
AU
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 2, 1953
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Apr 1, 1953Cannes Film Festival
DE
  • In CinemasTue, Jul 7, 1953West Germany
JP
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 15, 1954
Where to watch

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  • TCM↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift
    as Fr. Michael William Logan
  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter
    as Ruth Grandfort
  • Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    as Inspector Larrue
  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne
    as Willy Robertson
  • O.E. Hasse
    O.E. Hasse
    as Otto Keller
  • Roger Dann
    Roger Dann
    as Pierre Grandfort
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