Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
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.
Run Time
1h 35m
Genre
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Release Date
12 Feb 1953
Country
United States of America
Language
English, French, Italian
Director & Producers
Top Billed Cast
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)


Rudi Fehr
Dimitri Tiomkin
William Archibald