The Confession(1970)
Synopsis
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, he soon finds himself under surveillance, then under arrest. Unclear what his offense is, agents for the totalitarian regime interrogate and torture him, aiming to use their unending power to gain a false confession for these supposed crimes against the state.
Directed by Costa-Gavras
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Cast
Yves Montand
Gérard
Simone Signoret
Lise
Gabriele Ferzetti
Kohoutek
Michel Vitold
Smola
Jean Bouise
Boss of Factory
Michel Beaune
Lawyer
Jacques Rispal
Former Secretary
Antoine Vitez
Communist Friend
Michel Robin
Attorney General
Szabó László
Secret Policeman
Guy Mairesse
Doctor
Marc Eyraud
Politician
Gérard Darrieu
Policeman
Umberto Raho
Jaretzki
Georges Aubert
Tonda
Marcel Cuvelier
Josef Pavel
Jean Lescot
Policeman
Patrick Lancelot
Interrogator
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When did The Confession come out?+
The Confession was released in 1970.
How long is The Confession?+
The Confession runs for 139 minutes (2 hours and 19 minutes).
Who directed The Confession?+
The Confession was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who stars in The Confession?+
The Confession stars Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti, Michel Vitold and Jean Bouise.
Is The Confession worth watching?+
The Confession holds a 7.3/10 rating from 151 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and thriller.
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