The Confession (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1970, The Confession is a thriller and drama film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. The vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of Czechoslovakia, knowing he's being watched and followed, is one day arrested and put into solitary confinement by his blackmailers.
Who’s in it. The Confession stars Yves Montand as Gérard (A.L. / Artur London), Simone Signoret as Lise (Mme L. / Lise London), Gabriele Ferzetti as Kohoutek and Michel Vitold as Smola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Confession has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Confession page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Confession tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Confession (1970)?
- In US, The Confession is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Confession worth watching?
- The Confession holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Confession?
- The Confession stars Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, Gabriele Ferzetti, Michel Vitold and Jean Bouise.
- When was The Confession released?
- The Confession was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.