I Confess

The story

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 & crew

Montgomery CliftFr. Michael William Logan

Anne BaxterRuth Grandfort

Karl MaldenInspector Larrue

Brian AherneWilly Robertson

O.E. HasseOtto Keller

Roger DannPierre Grandfort

Dolly HaasAlma Keller

Charles AndreFather Millars

Nan BoardmanMaid (uncredited)

Henry CordenDet. Sgt. Farouche (uncredited)

Alfred HitchcockMan Crossing the Top of Long Staircase (uncredited)

Ovila LégaréMonsieur Villette (uncredited)