I Confess
“If you knew what he knew what would you do?”
6.4 / 10
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.
Cast
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)
Average shot length
7.5s per shot
Alfred Hitchcock's career average is 16.6s across 54 measured films —see the full picture.