I Confess

"If you knew what he knew what would you do?"

Feb 18 1953 Approved 1h 35m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Unable, due to the seal of the confessional, to be forthcoming with information that would serve to clear himself during a murder investigation, a priest becomes the prime suspect.

Plot

Otto Keller and his wife Alma work as caretaker and housekeeper at a Catholic church in Québec City, Québec. While robbing a house where he sometimes works as a gardener, Otto is caught and kills the owner. Racked with guilt, he heads back to the church where Father Michael Logan is working late. Otto confesses his crime, but when the police begin to suspect Father Logan, he cannot reveal what he has been told in the confession.

Written by

George Tabori, William Archibald, Paul Anthelme

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

Italiano, Français, English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
24,206
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA