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The Confession (1970)

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.

  • Drama
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Yves MontandYves MontandGérard
  • Photo of Simone SignoretSimone SignoretLise
  • Photo of Gabriele FerzettiGabriele FerzettiKohoutek
  • Photo of Michel VitoldMichel VitoldSmola
  • Photo of Jean BouiseJean BouiseBoss of Factory
  • Photo of Michel BeauneMichel BeauneLawyer
  • Photo of Jacques RispalJacques RispalFormer Secretary
  • Photo of Antoine VitezAntoine VitezCommunist Friend
  • Photo of Michel RobinMichel RobinAttorney General
  • Photo of László SzabóLászló SzabóSecret Policeman

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