I Confess(1953)
If you knew what he knew what would you do?
I Confess 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.
I Confess (1953) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on February 12, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden and Brian Aherne. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 497 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- William Archibald, Paul Anthelme, George Tabori
- Producers:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Transatlantic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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I Confess Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Alfred Hitchcock
as Man Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited)
Ovila Légaré
as Monsieur Villette (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by William Archibald, Paul Anthelme and George Tabori, produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
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I Confess Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 497 ratings.
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I Confess – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Confess online?
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I Confess (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in I Confess?
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The main cast of I Confess (1953) includes Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne and O.E. Hasse. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Confess released?
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I Confess was released on February 12, 1953 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is I Confess worth watching?
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I Confess (1953) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 497 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Confess?
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