Intriguing plot focuses on priest (Montgomery Clift) being unable to reveal identity of killer (O.E. Hasse aka Otto Keller), and involvement with married woman (Anne Baxter). Karl Malden is the detective and Dolly Haas the killer's wife in typically well-cast film, written by George Tabori and William Archibald from Paul Anthelme's 1902 play.
Set in Quebec, shot by Burks, scored by Tiomkin.
Nice little touches, e.g. chefs' tall white hats over a murder victim, juror's comb-over, vicar's bicycle which keeps falling over.
Usual interesting set-ups, low angles, tilts (especially churches) and long shots (finale).
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