True Confession (1937): Cast, Ratings & Plot
True Confession is a 1937 crime comedy directed by Wesley Ruggles, starring Irving Bacon, Edgar Kennedy and Fred MacMurray. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is True Confession About?
The premise of True Confession without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A clever lawyer finds himself embroiled in a complex case when he defends his wife, who is accused of murder. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of lies and unexpected twists, questioning everything he thought he knew. Ultimately, he must confront a surprising truth and fight to prove her innocence, leading to a humorous and ultimately touching resolution.
True Confession Cast
Irving Bacon leads the cast, with Edgar Kennedy and Fred MacMurray. Directed by Wesley Ruggles; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wesley Ruggles
Also Starring in True Confession
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Critics gave True Confession 73 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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True Confession Plot Summary
What happens in True Confession from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1948, the narrative unfolds around Rev. Desmond Spellacy, a young Roman Catholic monsignor strategically navigating the intricate web of the Los Angeles archdiocese. Unbeknownst to many, he has an older brother named Tom—a seasoned homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. This juxtaposition of faith and law enforcement sets the stage for a thrilling yet tumultuous journey, where the lines between morality and corruption begin to blur.
Full summary
The whole story of True Confession, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know True Confession?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in True Confession
9 cars on screen, including the 1936 Oldsmobile Six and the 1935 Checker Model Y.
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1935 Ford unknown Background role
True Confession Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “La moglie bugiarda” and “La folle confession”.
- Also known as
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- La moglie bugiarda
- La folle confession
- Confesión sincera
- Kunna dessa ögon ljuga?
- Confessió veritable
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True Confession FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of True Confession, each answered in a sentence.
How long is True Confession?
True Confession runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was True Confession released?
True Confession was released on December 24, 1937.
Who directed True Confession?
True Confession was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
More films by Wesley Ruggles Who is in the cast of True Confession?
True Confession stars Irving Bacon, Edgar Kennedy and Fred MacMurray, among 10 credited actors.
How is True Confession rated?
True Confession has 73 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does True Confession have a post-credit scene?
No. True Confession has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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