Confession (1955): Cast & Plot
Confession is a 1955 crime film directed by Ken Hughes, starring Sydney Chaplin as Mike Nelson, Audrey Dalton and Jefferson Clifford. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Ken Hughes
- Genre
- Crime
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Anglo-Guild Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Confession About?
The premise of Confession without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The Door Past Which No Law Could Go A confession to a priest from a thief leads to the priest’s life being threatened by his gang.
Confession Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- suitcase
- false bottom luggage
- american accent
- pistol
- currency exchange
- bank
- tire tracks
- wheelchair
- newspaper headline
- architect
- catholic
- church
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- confessional
- guilt
- assassination
- scotland yard
- catholic priest
- ballistics
- clothing label
- telephone directory
- wardrobe
- reference to humphrey bogart
- ringing telephone
- church organ
- based on a stage play
- theft
- british noir
- scene of the crime
- priest
- murder
- robbery
Confession Cast & Characters
Sydney Chaplin leads the cast as Mike Nelson, with Audrey Dalton as Louise Nelson and Jefferson Clifford as Pop Nelson. Directed by Ken Hughes; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ken Hughes
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Sydney Chaplin as Mike Nelson -
Audrey Dalton as Louise Nelson - Jefferson Clifford as Pop Nelson
- Peter Hammond as Alan
Also Starring in Confession
· 10 more- John Bentley Inspector Kessler
- John Welsh Father Neil
- Percy Herbert The Barman
- Patrick Allen Corey
- Robert Raglan Becklan
- Pat McGrath Detective Sergeant Williams
- Felix Felton The Business Man
- Dorinda Stevens Blonde
- Richard Huggett Young Priest
- Betty Wolfe Mrs. Poole
More from Ken Hughes
More films directed by Ken Hughes, best-rated first: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Casino Royale, Night School and Sextette.
Confession Plot Summary
What happens in Confession from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
I have killed a man, Father.
Mike Nelson returns to a quiet country cottage after years spent in the oil industry in the United States. He is greeted with warmth by his sister, Louise Nelson, while their elderly father, Pop Nelson, watches with a reserved quietness. Their childhood friend Alan greets him at the door, and Louise helps Mike settle into his old room, where he quietly unlocks his suitcase to reveal a hidden secret compartment packed with dollar bills and a gun. The atmosphere blends relief with tension, and the homey routine of dinner quickly gives way to unease when a phone call reveals that someone has tracked Mike down.
Full summary
The whole story of Confession, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Confession?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What profession did Mike Nelson work in while he was in the United States?
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Confession FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Confession, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Confession?
Confession runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Confession released?
Confession was released on June 1, 1955.
Who directed Confession?
Confession was directed by Ken Hughes.
More films by Ken Hughes Who is in the cast of Confession?
Confession stars Sydney Chaplin as Mike Nelson, Audrey Dalton as Louise Nelson and Jefferson Clifford as Pop Nelson, among 14 credited actors.
Does Confession have a post-credit scene?
No. Confession has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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