Drama, Thriller, Crime
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.
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)
Gilles PelletierFather Benoit (uncredited)
Judson PrattMurphy (uncredited)
