
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.2/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 84% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 68/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10507 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 74 | 100% |
Key crew
- Dimitri TiomkinOriginal Music Composer
- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- William ArchibaldScreenplay
- George TaboriScreenplay
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)
























