I Confess
“If you knew what he knew what would you do?”
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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I Confess (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-03
Top Cast
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Montgomery Clift
Fr. Michael William Logan
Anne Baxter
Ruth Grandfort
Karl Malden
Inspector Larrue
Brian Aherne
Willy Robertson
O.E. Hasse
Otto Keller
Roger Dann
Pierre Grandfort
Dolly Haas
Alma Keller
Charles Andre
Father Millars
Nan Boardman
Maid (uncredited)
Henry Corden
Det. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited)
Ovila Légaré
Monsieur Villette (uncredited)
Gilles Pelletier
Father Benoit (uncredited)
Judson Pratt
Murphy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 18, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 26, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- William Archibald, George Tabori
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- I Confess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Transatlantic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
William Archibald, George Tabori, Paul Anthelme
Dimitri Tiomkin
Robert Burks
Rudi Fehr
Alfred Hitchcock
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Rudi Fehr
Editor
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
William Archibald
Screenplay
George Tabori
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Confess
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What is I Confess about?
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.
Who directed I Confess?
I Confess was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in I Confess?
The principal cast of I Confess includes Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne, O.E. Hasse.
When was I Confess released and how long is it?
I Confess was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for I Confess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Confess was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Confess?
I Confess holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).