

The Secret
1974-10-09 · 102 min · ★ 6.6
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 TrintignantDavid Daguerre
Marlène JobertJulia Vandal
Philippe NoiretThomas Berthelot
Solange PradelGreta
Antoine Saint-JohnGardien
Michel DelahayeLe Médecin
Maurice VallierBertram
Frédéric SantayaHomme oiseaux
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