True Confessions(1981)
Two brothers out to save everyone else. But they couldn't save each other.
True Confessions Synopsis
A cop clashes with his priest brother while investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute.
True Confessions (1981) is a crime and drama film directed by Ulu Grosbard, released on September 25, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning and Kenneth McMillan. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 193 ratings.
- Director:
- Ulu Grosbard
- Writers:
- John Gregory Dunne, John Gregory Dunne, Joan Didion
- Producers:
- Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler
- Cinematographer:
- Owen Roizman
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- United Artists, Winkler Films
- Status:
- Released
True Confessions (1981) Trailer
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True Confessions Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert De Niro
as Father Des Spellacy
Robert Duvall
as Det. Tom Spellacy
Charles Durning
as Jack Amsterdam
Kenneth McMillan
as Frank Crotty
Ed Flanders
as Dan T. Campion
Cyril Cusack
as Cardinal Danaher
Burgess Meredith
as Msgr. Seamus Fargo
Rose Gregorio
as Brenda Samuels
Dan Hedaya
as Howard Terkel
Gwen Van Dam
as Mrs. Fazenda
Thomas Hill
as Mr. Fazenda
Jeanette Nolan
as Mrs. Spellacy
Key crew
Directed by Ulu Grosbard, written by John Gregory Dunne, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion, produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler.
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True Confessions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 193 ratings.
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True Confessions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch True Confessions online?
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True Confessions (1981) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in True Confessions?
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The main cast of True Confessions (1981) includes Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning, Kenneth McMillan and Ed Flanders. The film was directed by Ulu Grosbard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was True Confessions released?
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True Confessions was released on September 25, 1981 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is True Confessions worth watching?
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True Confessions (1981) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 193 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for True Confessions?
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