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True Confessions [VHS] (1981)

Starring: Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall Director: Ulu Grosbard Rating: R (Restricted) Format: VHS Tape
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)


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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

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unrecognized classic, February 11, 2002
By "capito" (Toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
I am in complete agreement with 'A viewer from Summit N.J.', unable to understand why this thoughtful, moving film failed to achieve the recognition is so clearly deserves. De Niro and Duvall are both at their distinguished best, their interaction as brothers one of the most persuasive and compelling I have ever seen on the screen. The evocation of the period - including the Catholic Church of the day - seems flawless, and the slowly unfolding drama of personal redemption gives the movie very unusual dramatic weight. An excellent film in every way.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars DVD Has Both Full Screen AND Widescreen, April 25, 2007
This review is from: True Confessions (DVD)
I received my DVD today and despite what the "Product Details" say above, the movie is presented in both Full Screen AND Widescreen.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars critics are sometimes wrong, December 16, 1999
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Simply stated, this is a great watch. The critics did not care for this effort. Some say it is too complex, too much thinking required to follow the plot. Not at all. It is a perfect blend of hero, anti-hero, humanity's darkside and finally, a redeeming closure. DeNiro and Duvall "made" this movie!
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5.0 out of 5 stars True Confessions DVD
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. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christian H. Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired by "The Black Dahlia"
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... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael B. Druxman

5.0 out of 5 stars True Confessions
I'm Not a "movie person" but, I have been waiting for years for this film to be released for purchase.
Published 14 months ago by Richard White

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic LA
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 ... Read more
Published 19 months ago by R. Shank

4.0 out of 5 stars True Confessions - True Politics
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... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Thomas M. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars I love these actors and their performances!
this is one of those films where you watch it, not so much for the story, but for the acting. Duvall is one of my favorite all time actors and he shows such restraint in this... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jan R. Schulman

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings Back Memories
I love this movie, and have waited a long time for it to come out on DVD. However, I'm a bit biased as I worked on it. Read more
Published 24 months ago by J. Chinn

5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Actors
This is a real showcase for three great actors, Robert Duvall,Robert DeNiro and Charles Durning.
I saw the movie in the theater when it first came out. Read more
Published on May 14, 2007 by James G. Hall

4.0 out of 5 stars A flawed but fascinating look at murder, hookers, ambition and the Church...as well as Charles Durning dancing an Irish jig
True Confessions, with a screenplay by Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne, is a movie with a split personality. Read more
Published on May 13, 2007 by C. O. DeRiemer

5.0 out of 5 stars Two legends in top form.
Fans do not fret, this IS a widescreen and fullscreen DVD. I couldn't wait to pick up my copy of True Confessions this last tuesday. Read more
Published on April 19, 2007 by Victor Spoils

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