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Crime drama

A Confession (2019): Cast

A Confession (2019) movie poster

A Confession is a 2019 crime drama directed by Paul Andrew Williams, starring Martin Freeman as Steve Fulcher, Kate Ashfield and Imelda Staunton. It runs 4 hours 30 minutes.

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A Confession (2019) movie poster
Runtime
4h 30m (270 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Confession About?

The premise of A Confession without spoilers.

Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher chooses to sidestep official police procedures in a relentless pursuit of a murderer. His unorthodox tactics lead to a breakthrough, but the breach of protocol ultimately destroys his career and shatters his reputation.

A Confession Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • missing persons case
  • british police
  • police investigation
  • murder investigation
  • year 2011
  • tv mini series
  • two word title
  • police detective
  • suspected-serial-killer
  • grieving family
  • daughter murdered
  • true crime
+14 more
  • confession
  • wiltshire england
  • swindon wiltshire
  • missing person
  • death of daughter
  • murder
  • police
  • police misconduct
  • year 2012
  • year 2014
  • year 2016
  • docudrama drama
  • based on true story
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

A Confession Cast & Characters

Martin Freeman leads the cast as Steve Fulcher, with Kate Ashfield as Yvonne Fulcher and Imelda Staunton as Karen Edwards. Directed by Paul Andrew Williams; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Paul Andrew Williams

More films directed by Paul Andrew Williams, best-rated first: Bull, Unfinished Song, London to Brighton and Murdered for Being Different.

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A Confession Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Una Confesión” and “Přiznání”.

Also known as
  • Una Confesión
  • Přiznání
  • Исповедь
  • A Confissão
  • 坦白
  • Wyznanie
  • ההודאה
  • Tilståelsen
  • Raastava tunnustus
  • 컨페션
  • 自白
  • 刑事ファルチャー 失踪捜査
+1 more
  • Une confession

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FAQ

A Confession FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Confession, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Confession?

A Confession runs 4 hours 30 minutes (270 minutes).

Who directed A Confession?

A Confession was directed by Paul Andrew Williams.

More films by Paul Andrew Williams

Who is in the cast of A Confession?

A Confession stars Martin Freeman as Steve Fulcher, Kate Ashfield as Yvonne Fulcher and Imelda Staunton as Karen Edwards, among 13 credited actors.

Does A Confession have a post-credit scene?

No. A Confession has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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