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The Confession

The Confession

20116.71h 3mPG

Overview

A unique story of redemption and an exploration of good and evil featuring a hit man and a priest.

Directed by Brad Mirman
Written by Kiefer Sutherland, Brad Mirman
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Top Cast

John Hurt

John Hurt

Priest

Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

The Confessor

Max Casella

Max Casella

Eddie

Michael Badalucco

Michael Badalucco

Arty

Daniel London

Daniel London

Jimmy

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Themes & Keywords

hitmanpriestchurchchristmaskiefer sutherland

About The Confession

The Confession is a crime, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of hitman, priest, church, christmas, kiefer sutherland. Directed by Brad Mirman, it stars John Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Max Casella. A unique story of redemption and an exploration of good and evil featuring a hit man and a priest.

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