Bound by a seal of confession, a Quebec City Catholic priest resists revealing the identity of a murderer even if it means getting framed for the crime himself. Montgomery Clift gives a method performance as Father Michael Logan in this Hitchcock morality play, where many of the director’s lifelong obsessions, including his Catholic faith, are explored.
Adapted from a French play exploring the legal and moral dilemmas around confession, this lesser known Hitchcock gem features performances and location photography that stand out among the rest of his oeuvre. Beautifully shot in Quebec City, the churches and landmarks give the film a distinctly gothic atmosphere, and you will see why Hitchcock thought it to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We invite you to experience a film that is so suspenseful it will have you praying for mercy!
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