Confession(1955)
The Door Past Which No Law Could Go
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.
Movie: Confession
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Mike Nelson
Louise Nelson
Inspector Kessler
Alan
Father Neil
Corey
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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.
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1955-06-01
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The Door Past Which No Law Could Go
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