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The Most Gentle Confessions (1971)

5.719711h 35mFR
CrimeDrama

Directed by Édouard Molinaro

Rating

5.7/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

FR

Release

May 19, 1971

Director

Édouard Molinaro

Overview

Following a robbery in a circus, a young mobster, Jean, is arrested by Inspector Borelli. The thug denies involvement. To compel him to sign a full confession, Inspector Muller encourages the suspect to get married for - he says - to move the jury. This being done, he lets Jean believe that he can s...

Cast

Marc Porel

Marc Porel

Jean Dubreuil

Caroline Cellier

Caroline Cellier

Catherine

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Inspecteur Muller

Roger Hanin

Roger Hanin

Inspecteur Borelli

Gérard Landry

Gérard Landry

Lopez

Hassan El-Hassani

Hassan El-Hassani

le notaire

Léa Nanni

Léa Nanni

Elsa

Raymond Louzoum

Raymond Louzoum

Henri

Rachid Merabtine

Rachid Merabtine

Carl

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Most Gentle Confessions (1971), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Following a robbery in a circus, a young mobster, Jean, is arrested by Inspector Borelli. The thug denies involvement. To compel him to sign a full confession, Inspector Muller encourages the suspect to get married for - he says - to move the jury. This being done, he lets Jean believe that he can spend a moment alone with his wife; but then, Inspector Borelli blackmails him: "If you sign your confession, you can spend a moment with her." After being beaten, Jean signs a confession. It is then that a new blackmail intervenes: "the name of the accomplice?", asks the inspector. But the thug refuses to denounce the latter and ends up refusing the bargain dupes. While the guards drive him back to prison, his wife cuts his veins, breaking the career of the bad policeman.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Most Gentle Confessions. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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