The Confession(1999)
Trust no one.
The Confession Synopsis
After his young son dies from the negligence at a hospital, Harry Fertig takes matters into his own hands and kills the doctor, nurse and clerk responsible. Slick lawyer Roy Bleakie, looking only to win a case and not caring of the matters involved, is asked by Fertig's boss to defend him. Shocked to hear that his client wants to plead guilty, the case causes Bleakie to question his own morals by defending an honorable man.
The Confession (1999) is a drama and thriller film directed by David Hugh Jones, released on March 26, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Ben Kingsley, Amy Irving, Ryan Marsini and Alec Baldwin. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- David Hugh Jones
- Writers:
- Sol Yurick, David Black
- Producers:
- Andrew Stevens, Alec Baldwin, Corrinne Mann
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Fash
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- Phoenician Films, El Dorado Pictures, Franchise Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Confession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ben Kingsley
as Harry Fertig
Amy Irving
as Sarah Fertig
- Ryan Marsini
Ryan Marsini
as Stevie Fertig
Alec Baldwin
as Roy Bleakie
Boyd Gaines
as Liam Clarke
Anne Twomey
as Judge Crossland
- Lázaro Pérez
Lázaro Pérez
as Eric Malabar
Becky Ann Baker
as Nurse Jeanine Carrounbois
Mike Hodge
as Security Guard
- Mark Ethan
Mark Ethan
as Dr. Mason Gillette
Kevin Conway
as Mel Duden
Richard Jenkins
as Cass O'Donnell
Key crew
Directed by David Hugh Jones, written by Sol Yurick and David Black, produced by Andrew Stevens, Alec Baldwin and Corrinne Mann.
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The Confession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 59 ratings.
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The Confession – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Confession online?
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The Confession (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Confession?
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The main cast of The Confession (1999) includes Ben Kingsley, Amy Irving, Ryan Marsini, Alec Baldwin and Boyd Gaines. The film was directed by David Hugh Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Confession released?
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The Confession was released on March 26, 1999 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Confession worth watching?
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The Confession (1999) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.