True Confessions (1981)
A worldly ambitious monsignor clashes with his older brother, a cynical Los Angeles homicide detective who is investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute.
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Cast & Crew
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Det. Sgt. Tom Spellacy -
Jack Amsterdam -
Det. Frank Crotty -
Dan T. Campion -
Cardinal Danaher -
Msgr. Seamus Fargo -
Brenda Samuels -
Howard Terkel -
Mrs. Fazenda -
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Mrs. Spellacy -
Father Eduardo Duarte
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Bride - Georgette Amsterdam
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Whore
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Director:
Ulu GrosbardWriters:
John Gregory Dunne (novel), John Gregory Dunne (screenplay), Joan Didion (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
This film was released four years after the source novel was published.
Quotes
Brenda Samuels:
Have you ever noticed when you get old, your feet swell up.
Goofs
When Tom Spellacy is in his office, talking on the phone, the handset switches from hand to hand between shots.
Soundtracks
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You(uncredited)
Music by George Bassman
Played in the background when Tom and Brenda are talking in the room
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Crime | DramaDetails
Release Date:
25 September 1981Language
English, Latin
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Palomar Hotel, 5473 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)
Gross USA:
$12,850,276
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$12,850,276
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