
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
1987, English. Directed by Christopher Hibler.
Frank Dowling has to solve the mystery of a young man who is obsessed with finding his natural parents.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Christopher HiblerDirector
- Tom BosleyFather Frank Dowling
- Tracy NelsonSister Stephanie 'Steve' Oskowski
- Robert PrescottLt. Phil Keegan
- Mary WickesMarie Murkin
- Susan BlakelyPatricia Erdain
- Leslie NielsenSenator Erdain
- Peter ScolariChris Robinson
- Sada ThompsonMaria Pello
- Kevin CrowleyAndy Moore
- Holly FulgerTheresa Robinson
- Stella StevensKatherine 'Kate' St. Urban
- Mark ArnottReporter
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Donald E. Westlake
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Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery: quick answers
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How long is Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery?
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery on?
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 1987. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery?
If you liked Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery, try Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt, The Hound of the Baskervilles, A Sister's Secret.
Who directed Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery?
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987) was directed by Christopher Hibler and stars Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, Robert Prescott.