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| Director: Ulu Grosbard
Actors: Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Charles Durning, Kenneth Mcmillan, Ed Flanders
Studio: MGM
Category: DVD
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 137192
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), Danish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), German (Dubbed), Italian (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 502145612198
EAN: 0502145612198
ASIN: B00009PBV0
Theatrical Release Date: November 4, 1981
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John Gregory Dunne turned the true story of Los Angeles's Black Dahlia murder case into a compelling novel and then adapted the novel (with wife Joan Didion) for this meaty movie mystery directed by Ulu Grosbard. A study of the ways power corrupts, and the way corruption consumes the soul, the film stars Robert Duvall and Robert De Niro as a pair of brothers (a cynical police detective and a rapidly rising monsignor, respectively) who come into conflict over the case of a murdered woman in 1940s Hollywood. De Niro gives a beautifully shaded performance, while Duvall, who never gives a bad one, gets the slightly flashier role. Yet there's nothing showy about Duvall, who gets under the skin of this cop and who knows better than to get personally involved in a case but ultimately can't help it. A fine supporting cast includes Kenneth McMillan, Charles Durning, and Burgess Meredith. Maybe too studied for some, but worth watching if only for the two leads. --Marshall Fine
Product Description
Australia released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada. LANGUAGES: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), SYNOPSIS: Adapted by John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion from Didion's novel, True Confessions uses the still-unsolved "Black Dahlia" murder as the foundation for a devastating attack on big-city corruption-in which it appears that many of the perpetrators wear clerical collars. In, 1948 Los Angeles detective Robert Duvall is assigned to investigate the death of a priest, who apparently suffered a heart attack while being serviced by a prostitute. Meanwhile, Duvall's brother, young Catholic monsignor Robert DeNiro, is reluctantly currying favor with crooked contractor Charles Durning, the better to finance an expansion of DeNiro's church. The unifying factor between Duvall and DeNiro, beyond their sibling relationship, turns out to be the grisly murder of a hooker. The key words in the labyrinthine proceedings are Power, Ambition, and Hypocrisy. SPECIAL FEATURES: Trailer(s), Photo Gallery, Interactive Menu,
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 True Confessions DVD January 19, 2009
Christian H. Miller
This is a great movie the meaning of which does not diminish over time. Conflicts between brothers are explored as are conflicts in beliefs systems. The movie addresses human falibity in the face of the seductiveness of power and the enduring windows of opportunity opened up by the power of forgiveness.
Inspired by "The Black Dahlia" November 1, 2008
Michael B. Druxman (Austin, TX)
Though a work of fiction, the mesmerizing TRUE CONFESSIONS (1981) was inspired by Los Angeles' infamous and still unsolved "Black Dahlia" murder case of the post-war 1940s.
Adapted from John Gregory Dunne's novel, the story centers on the Spellacy brothers. One of them, Desmond (Robert DeNio) is a highly regarded Catholic monsignor and the other, Tom (Robert Duvall is a homicide cop.
Both brothers are "corrupt" in their own individual ways. Tom was once a "bagman" for former pimp Jack Amsterdam (Charles Durning), now a building contractor who does much of his work for the Church, thanks to his close relationship with Desmond.
When the dismembered body of a young actress is found in a field, we soon learn that Desmond, Amsterdam and some of the other pillars of the Church knew the girl. Tom, in fact, is convinced that Amsterdam is the killer.
Ulu Grosbard directed this low-key, intriguing drama, which does an excellent job of recreating a bygone era. DeNiro and Duvall are both in top form, and the cast also includes Burgess Meredith and Ed Flanders.
Michael B. Druxman
True Confessions April 21, 2008
Richard White (Milton, GA USA)
I'm Not a "movie person" but, I have been waiting for years for this film to be released for purchase.
Classic LA December 12, 2007
R. Shank (Redondo Beach)
The two Roberts ... what a great mix between Chinatown and The Black Dalia story ... Robert the priest and Robert the detective ... two brothers separate lives collide ... Money, Sex, Graft, Influence peddeling ... very authentic Los Angeles, ironic, yet liberating story.
 True Confessions - True Politics October 10, 2007
Thomas M. Smith (Livermore, CA USA)
An excellent movie with a tremendous cast. A Church Noir film that exposes the hypocracy of the spoken word and the actual actions of individuals in high places of authority. Recommend this film for a thoughtful evening.
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