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I Confess (1953): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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I Confess is a 1953 drama thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Karl Malden, Anne Baxter and Montgomery Clift. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $372 worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
81%
worldwide gross
$372
Metascore
68
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I Confess (1953) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Confess About?

The premise of I Confess without spoilers.

A priest's faith is tested when he becomes entangled in a murder investigation. Father Logan struggles with spiritual doubt as a wealthy parishioner is accused of the crime, and his reputation is threatened. Bound by the seal of confession, he finds himself caught in a moral dilemma, facing a desperate immigrant’s confession and a dangerous truth that puts his life and soul at risk.

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Cast & crew

I Confess Cast

Karl Malden leads the cast, with Anne Baxter and Montgomery Clift. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alfred Hitchcock

More films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, best-rated first: Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and The Lady Vanishes.

Full filmography
Ratings

I Confess Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave I Confess 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic.

Box office

I Confess Box Office

I Confess grossed $372 worldwide.

1953 box office

Worldwide gross

$372

Videos

I Confess Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.

I Confess (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
  • Featurette Guillermo del Toro on I CONFESS
  • Featurette TCM Comments on I Confess (1953)
Cars

Cars in I Confess

6 cars on screen, including the 1950 Dodge Kingsway and the 1952 Lincoln Capri.

All 6 cars
  • 1950 Dodge Kingsway in I Confess 1950 Dodge Kingsway Important role
  • 1952 Lincoln Capri in I Confess 1952 Lincoln Capri Important role
  • 1937 Chevrolet Master in I Confess 1937 Chevrolet Master Background role
  • 1949 Ford in I Confess 1949 Ford Background role
Details

I Confess Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “Mi secreto me condena” and “I exomologisis”.

Also known as
  • Mi secreto me condena
  • I exomologisis
  • Ani Mitvade
  • Zum Schweigen verurteilt
  • Alfred Hitchcock's "I Confess"
  • "I Confess"
  • La Loi du silence
  • Ich beichte
  • Io confesso
  • Yo confieso
  • 忏情记
  • Я исповедуюсь
+20 more
  • Meggyónom
  • Zpovídám se
  • Ik Beken
  • Confesso!
  • אני מודה
  • Mărturisesc
  • A Tortura do Silêncio
  • Jag bekänner
  • Jeg tilstår
  • Mi pecado me condena
  • 나는 고백한다
  • Wyznaję
  • Η Εξομολόγηση
  • 私は告白する
  • Аз изповядвам
  • Minä tunnustan
  • Skriftemålet
  • من اعتراف می کنم
  • Jo confesso
  • İtiraf Ediyorum

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FAQ

I Confess FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of I Confess, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Confess?

I Confess runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was I Confess released?

I Confess was released on February 28, 1953.

Who directed I Confess?

I Confess was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

More films by Alfred Hitchcock

Who is in the cast of I Confess?

I Confess stars Karl Malden, Anne Baxter and Montgomery Clift, among 10 credited actors.

How much did I Confess make at the box office?

I Confess grossed $372 worldwide.

How is I Confess rated?

I Confess has 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.

Does I Confess have a post-credit scene?

No. I Confess has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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