The Confession
“Trust no one.”
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.
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Ben Kingsley
Harry Fertig
Amy Irving
Sarah Fertig
Ryan Marsini
Stevie Fertig
Alec Baldwin
Roy Bleakie
Boyd Gaines
Liam Clarke
Anne Twomey
Judge Crossland
Lázaro Pérez
Eric Malabar
Becky Ann Baker
Nurse Jeanine Carrounbois
Mike Hodge
Security Guard
Mark Ethan
Dr. Mason Gillette
Kevin Conway
Mel Duden
Richard Jenkins
Cass O'Donnell
Joseph Mosso
Bartender
Kevin McClarnon
Sean (Limo Driver)
Jay O. Sanders
Jack Renoble
Ken Marks
Kevin (Waiter)
Laura Esterman
Sarah's Cousin
Christopher Lawford
D.A. Cunningham
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- David Black
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- The Confession
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Hebrew, English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Phoenician Films, El Dorado Pictures, Franchise Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
David Black, Sol Yurick
Mychael Danna
Mike Fash
Ray Hubley
Alec Baldwin, Corrinne Mann, Elie Samaha, Andrew Stevens, Ashok Amritraj
Department Leadership Roster
David Hugh Jones
Director
Alec Baldwin
Producer
Corrinne Mann
Producer
Elie Samaha
Producer
Andrew Stevens
Producer
Mike Fash
Director of Photography
Ray Hubley
Editor
Edward Pisoni
Production Design
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
David Black
Screenplay
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Confession
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What is The Confession about?
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.
Who directed The Confession?
The Confession was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in The Confession?
The principal cast of The Confession includes Ben Kingsley, Amy Irving, Ryan Marsini, Alec Baldwin, Boyd Gaines.
When was The Confession released and how long is it?
The Confession was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Confession?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Confession was composed by Mychael Danna.
Is The Confession based on a book or true story?
The Confession is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sol Yurick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Confession?
The Confession holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).