I Confess (1953)

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.

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Cast: Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne, O.E. Hasse, Roger Dann, Dolly Haas, Charles Andre, Nan Boardman, Henry Corden, Alfred Hitchcock, Ovila Légaré

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Rating: 7.6/10

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