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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Italian ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Spanish ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Dutch ( Subtitles ), English ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), German ( Subtitles ), Italian ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), Swedish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Adapted by John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion from Didion's novel, True Confessions uses the still-unsolved "Black Dahlia" murder as the foundation for a devastating attack on big-city corruption-in which it appears that many of the perpetrators wear clerical collars. In, 1948 Los Angeles detective Robert Duvall is assigned to investigate the death of a priest, who apparently suffered a heart attack while being serviced by a prostitute. Meanwhile, Duvall's brother, young Catholic monsignor Robert DeNiro, is reluctantly currying favor with crooked contractor Charles Durning, the better to finance an expansion of DeNiro's church. The unifying factor between Duvall and DeNiro, beyond their sibling relationship, turns out to be the grisly murder of a hooker. The key words in the labyrinthine proceedings are Power, Ambition, and Hypocrisy. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Venice Film Festival, ...True Confessions (UK)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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True Confessions is a film about deceit, loyalty and the shadow side of men. The side of us, that we often will not acknowledge, and if we finally do - it hurts. But the hurt can be overcome, byt humble obedience and by following an inner voice, which is a personal road to our rewal selfs.
The film shows in its own humble way, by walking its talk, so to speak, and by excellent acting from an impressive number of star actors, how it is not our acts, good or bad that judges us, but rather the way we either accept or do not accept our darker sides.
This is a superb film, if you take your time to really watch it.
The film shows in its own humble way, by walking its talk, so to speak, and by excellent acting from an impressive number of star actors, how it is not our acts, good or bad that judges us, but rather the way we either accept or do not accept our darker sides.
This is a superb film, if you take your time to really watch it.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Joan Didion, who co-wrote the screenplay with her husband, John Gregory Dunne, also wrote one of the best ever collections of American essays - Slouching Towards Bethlehem, with the fabulous Some Dreamers of the Golden Dream starkly exposing the hollowness in aspects of American society. True Confessions comes close to capturing the same issues, even though it is based on Dunne's novel.
Great acting from De Niro, Duvall, Durning and others keeps the movie taut till the end. Dan Hedeya, although not given headline billing, excells adding a salacious edge and he is given some great on-liners that linger long after the film is over. In fact, the script is littered with great quips and dialogue.
A 1981 film that is well worth watching.
Great acting from De Niro, Duvall, Durning and others keeps the movie taut till the end. Dan Hedeya, although not given headline billing, excells adding a salacious edge and he is given some great on-liners that linger long after the film is over. In fact, the script is littered with great quips and dialogue.
A 1981 film that is well worth watching.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Oscar® winners Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall deliver riveting performances as siblings embroiled in a shocking homicide investigation that pits them against one another. Based on the true and still-unsolved "Black Dahlia" murder case,
Detective Tom Spellacy and Catholic Monsignor Desmond Spellacy find their worlds colliding amidst a flurry of political finger-pointing and public outcries over a scandalous, headline-making murder. As Tom hunts down the elusive killer, his investigation threatens to expose secrets that could ruin his brother... and rock the foundation of his beloved church!
WHAT CAN I SAY?
"For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his soul? this what the film is about Central to the story is the uneasy relationship between an ambitious priest and his hard-boiled detective brother. The two clash over scattered entanglements that reach deep into the LAPD, the Catholic church, and the wealthy and elite LA community. When events and evidence surrounding the mutilated corpse of a would-be actress begin to tighten the noose around a small and corrupt group that spans all these borders, the relationship of the brothers becomes increasingly strained.
The brothers are played by Robert Duvall and Robert DeNiro, in performances that will linger in your mind forever. The silent moments between these two brothers resound louder than the dialogue. There's one heartbreaking scene in a bar where their inability to communicate despite their love for one another captures all of the complexities of sibling relationships
this is, quite simply, the finest crime drama ever, rich with performances so brilliant, so masterful, that you will be left speechless, even after many viewings, which is, of course, the only way to appreciate so complex and subtle a masterpiece.
Oscar® winners Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall deliver riveting performances as siblings embroiled in a shocking homicide investigation that pits them against one another. Based on the true and still-unsolved "Black Dahlia" murder case,
Detective Tom Spellacy and Catholic Monsignor Desmond Spellacy find their worlds colliding amidst a flurry of political finger-pointing and public outcries over a scandalous, headline-making murder. As Tom hunts down the elusive killer, his investigation threatens to expose secrets that could ruin his brother... and rock the foundation of his beloved church!
WHAT CAN I SAY?
"For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain the whole world and lose his soul? this what the film is about Central to the story is the uneasy relationship between an ambitious priest and his hard-boiled detective brother. The two clash over scattered entanglements that reach deep into the LAPD, the Catholic church, and the wealthy and elite LA community. When events and evidence surrounding the mutilated corpse of a would-be actress begin to tighten the noose around a small and corrupt group that spans all these borders, the relationship of the brothers becomes increasingly strained.
The brothers are played by Robert Duvall and Robert DeNiro, in performances that will linger in your mind forever. The silent moments between these two brothers resound louder than the dialogue. There's one heartbreaking scene in a bar where their inability to communicate despite their love for one another captures all of the complexities of sibling relationships
this is, quite simply, the finest crime drama ever, rich with performances so brilliant, so masterful, that you will be left speechless, even after many viewings, which is, of course, the only way to appreciate so complex and subtle a masterpiece.
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grand masters
this is a film ive always liked not really demanding in terms of hidden meaning . but great to see 3 acting greats on the screen . great viewing
Published 15 months ago by David Burke
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This is fabulous and a true classic in every sense. The period detail is great as it really looks like the 1940s. Read more
Published 16 months ago by June R from Oz
Dull and unrewarding
Even these two powerful actors couldn't save this dull and unrewarding script.
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