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The Secret
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The Secret

1974-10-09 · 102 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

A stranger enters into and forever alters the life of a couple. He claims to be pursued by certain authorities who intend to prevent him from disclosing a secret that only he holds, whence the title. Is he lying, or insane - or is he telling the truth? Who, if anyone, is after him? And what *is* - the secret?

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Directors
Robert Enrico
Production companies
Président Films, Valoria Films
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean-Louis TrintignantJean-Louis TrintignantDavid Daguerre
Marlène JobertMarlène JobertJulia Vandal
Philippe NoiretPhilippe NoiretThomas Berthelot
Solange PradelSolange PradelGreta
Antoine Saint-JohnAntoine Saint-JohnGardien
Michel DelahayeMichel DelahayeLe Médecin
Maurice VallierMaurice VallierBertram
Frédéric SantayaFrédéric SantayaHomme oiseaux
Jean-Claude FalLe Forestier
Patrice MelennecPatrice MelennecGendarme
Pierre DannyChef commando
Jean-François AdamClaude Vandal

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