I Confess

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)