A priest hears a thief's confession. The gang? Not feeling the sanctity.
A falling-out between thieves over the proceeds of a stickup results in several deaths and a priest being marked for murder because of a confession he receives from one of the gang members.
Acting
Sydney Chaplin's simmering menace.
Direction
Ken Hughes squeezes tension from shadows.
Director
Ken Hughes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sydney Chaplin was Charlie Chaplin's half-brother, lending this B-noir unexpected Hollywood lineage.
The title references the Seal of Confession, a Catholic doctrine that actually prevented UK clergy from testifying in court until 1988 — this film weaponizes real legal protection.
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