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The Secret

The Secret

19746.41h 42m

Overview

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?

Directed by Robert Enrico
Written by Francis Ryck, Pascal Jardin, Robert Enrico
Produced by Jacques-Eric Strauss
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Top Cast

Jean-Louis Trintignant

Jean-Louis Trintignant

David Daguerre

Marlène Jobert

Marlène Jobert

Julia Vandal

Philippe Noiret

Philippe Noiret

Thomas Berthelot

Solange Pradel

Solange Pradel

Greta

Antoine Saint-John

Antoine Saint-John

Gardien

Michel Delahaye

Michel Delahaye

Le Médecin

Maurice Vallier

Maurice Vallier

Bertram

Frédéric Santaya

Frédéric Santaya

Homme oiseaux

J

Jean-Claude Fal

Le Forestier

Patrice Melennec

Patrice Melennec

Gendarme

Themes & Keywords

prisonescapepolicerefugeepatientvoyagesecretmysterythriller

About The Secret

The Secret is a drama, thriller, mystery film released in 1974 exploring themes of prison, escape, police, refugee, patient, voyage. Directed by Robert Enrico, it stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marlène Jobert, Philippe Noiret. 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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