The Confession_
Original: L'Aveu
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.
Starring
Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Confession was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister, a war veteran long a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with his wife. However, h...
The Confession is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 2h 19m.
CAST (20)
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
László Szabó
Secret Policeman
GM
Guy Mairesse
Doctor
Marc Eyraud
Politician
Gérard Darrieu
Policeman
Umberto Raho
Jaretzki
Georges Aubert
Tonda
Marcel Cuvelier
Josef Pavel
Jean Lescot
Policeman
PL
Patrick Lancelot
Interrogator
François Marthouret
Policeman
Pierre Moncorbier
President
STUDIOS (4)
Fono Roma
Les Films Corona
Produzione Intercontinentale Cinematografica (PIC)
Selenia Cinematografica
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Confession about?
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.
How long is The Confession?
The Confession has a runtime of 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Who stars in The Confession?
The cast of The Confession includes Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti, Michel Vitold, Jean Bouise.
What is the rating of The Confession?
The Confession has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 136 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller