The Confession(1970)
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The Confession Synopsis
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
The Confession (1970) is a drama and thriller film directed by Costa-Gavras, released on April 29, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti and Michel Vitold. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 148 ratings.
- Director:
- Costa-Gavras
- Writers:
- Artur London, Lise London, Jorge Semprún
- Producers:
- Robert Dorfmann, Bertrand Javal
- Cinematographer:
- Raoul Coutard
- Composer:
- Giovanni Fusco
- Production:
- Fono Roma, Les Films Corona, Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC), Selenia Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Confession (1970) Trailer
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The Confession Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yves Montand
as Gérard
Simone Signoret
as Lise
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Kohoutek
Michel Vitold
as Smola
Jean Bouise
as Boss of Factory
Michel Beaune
as Lawyer
Jacques Rispal
as Former Secretary
Antoine Vitez
as Communist Friend
Michel Robin
as Attorney General
László Szabó
as Secret Policeman
- Guy Mairesse
Guy Mairesse
as Doctor
Marc Eyraud
as Politician
Key crew
Directed by Costa-Gavras, written by Artur London, Lise London and Jorge Semprún, produced by Robert Dorfmann and Bertrand Javal.
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The Confession Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 148 ratings.
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The Confession – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Confession online?
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The Confession (1970) 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 The Confession?
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The main cast of The Confession (1970) includes Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti, Michel Vitold and Jean Bouise. The film was directed by Costa-Gavras. 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 April 29, 1970 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is The Confession worth watching?
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The Confession (1970) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 148 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.
Is there a trailer for The Confession?
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