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The Confession

Name: The Confession
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1970-04-29
Duration: 2 h 19 min
Cast: Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti, Michel Vitold, Jean Bouise

1970Directed by Costa-Gavras

Drama · Thriller2h 19m

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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.

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Yves MontandGérard

Simone SignoretLise

Gabriele FerzettiKohoutek

Michel VitoldSmola

Jean BouiseBoss of Factory

Michel BeauneLawyer

Jacques RispalFormer Secretary

Antoine VitezCommunist Friend

Michel RobinAttorney General

László SzabóSecret Policeman GGuy MairesseDoctor

Marc EyraudPolitician

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About The Confession

How long is The Confession?: The Confession runs 2 hours and 19 minutes (139 minutes).
Who directed The Confession?: The Confession was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Who is in the cast of The Confession?: The Confession stars Yves Montand as Gérard, Simone Signoret as Lise and Gabriele Ferzetti as Kohoutek.
What language is The Confession in?: The Confession is in French, with some Spanish.
Is The Confession based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The Confession is based on a true story and a novel or book.
Where can I watch The Confession?: The Confession is not streaming on a subscription service in the United States right now, but it may be available to rent or buy. See Stream above for your country.
When was The Confession released?: The Confession was released on April 29, 1970.