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The Secret (1974)

Original title: Le Secret

1974-10-09 · 1h 42m · FR
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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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Robert EnricoDirector

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Jean-Louis TrintignantJean-Louis TrintignantDavid DaguerreMarlène JobertMarlène JobertJulia VandalPhilippe NoiretPhilippe NoiretThomas BerthelotSolange PradelSolange PradelGretaAntoine Saint-JohnAntoine Saint-JohnGardienMichel DelahayeMichel DelahayeLe MédecinMaurice VallierMaurice VallierBertramFrédéric SantayaFrédéric SantayaHomme oiseauxJean-Claude FalJean-Claude FalLe ForestierPatrice MelennecPatrice MelennecGendarmePierre DannyPierre DannyChef commandoJean-François AdamJean-François AdamClaude Vandal

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MysteryPolicePrisonSecretEscapeRefugeeVoyageThrillerPatientDrameMovieFilm

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · MysteryTheme affinityMystery · Police · PrisonNarrative complexityMystery · MysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference432155Actor preference229861 · 136007 · 470180

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What is The Secret about?

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?

How long is The Secret?

The Secret has a runtime of 102 minutes.