True Confessions (1981)
A cop and his priest brother face a moral battle over a murder case. Perfect for crime drama enthusiasts who enjoyed "True Detective."
Genres: Crime, Drama
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True Confessions(1981)
Overview
In post-war Los Angeles, a hard-driving detective investigates the brutal killing of a young sex worker, only to find the case brushing up against powerful interests. As the trail edges toward the Catholic Church, his already-strained relationship with his priest brother is tested by ambition, loyalty, and the city’s deep corruption.
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Pros: strong lead performances; moody period atmosphere; moral themes | Cons: slow, plodding pace; muddled plot threads; weak payoff
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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grim, character-focused crime drama about corruption, faith, and family strain, with a deliberate pace; Not for you if you need a twisty mystery or fast momentum like Colors.
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Robert De Niro
Father Des Spellacy
Robert Duvall
Det. Tom Spellacy
Charles Durning
Jack Amsterdam
Kenneth McMillan
Frank Crotty
Ed Flanders
Dan T. Campion
Cyril Cusack
Cardinal Danaher
Burgess Meredith
Msgr. Seamus Fargo
Rose Gregorio
Brenda Samuels
Dan Hedaya
Howard Terkel
Gwen Van Dam
Mrs. Fazenda
Thomas Hill
Mr. Fazenda
Jeanette Nolan
Mrs. Spellacy
Jorge Cervera Jr.
Eduardo Duarte
Susan Myers
Bride
Louisa Moritz
Whore
Darwyn Carson
Loran Keane
James Hong
Coroner Wong
Pat Corley
Sonny McDonough
Missy Cleveland
Lois Fazenda - Murder Victim
Jeff Howard
Priest #2
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