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The Confession
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The Confession

1999-03-26 · 114 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Thriller

After his young son dies from the negligence at a hospital, Harry Fertig takes matters into his own hands and kills the doctor, nurse and clerk responsible. Slick lawyer Roy Bleakie, looking only to win a case and not caring of the matters involved, is asked by Fertig's boss to defend him. Shocked to hear that his client wants to plead guilty, the case causes Bleakie to question his own morals by defending an honorable man.

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Directors
David Hugh Jones
Production companies
Phoenician Films, El Dorado Pictures, Franchise Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben KingsleyBen KingsleyHarry Fertig
Amy IrvingAmy IrvingSarah Fertig
Ryan MarsiniStevie Fertig
Alec BaldwinAlec BaldwinRoy Bleakie
Boyd GainesBoyd GainesLiam Clarke
Anne TwomeyAnne TwomeyJudge Crossland
Lázaro PérezEric Malabar
Becky Ann BakerBecky Ann BakerNurse Jeanine Carrounbois
Mike HodgeMike HodgeSecurity Guard
Mark EthanDr. Mason Gillette
Kevin ConwayKevin ConwayMel Duden
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsCass O'Donnell
Joseph MossoBartender
Kevin McClarnonSean (Limo Driver)
Jay O. SandersJay O. SandersJack Renoble
Ken MarksKen MarksKevin (Waiter)
Laura EstermanLaura EstermanSarah's Cousin
Christopher LawfordChristopher LawfordD.A. Cunningham
Marian QuinnMarian QuinnAssistant D.A. Liz
John SeitzJohn SeitzOlder Assistant D.A.

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