# True Confessions (1981)

> Two estranged brothers—a Catholic priest and an LAPD detective—confront faith, power, and family loyalty while a brutal murder exposes Los Angeles corruption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20137

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Ulu Grosbard
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning, Kenneth McMillan, Ed Flanders, Cyril Cusack, Burgess Meredith, Rose Gregorio
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083232/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, smoky, morally ambiguous, late night viewing, classic noir night

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