The Secret (1974)
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?
Director: Robert Enrico
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: October 9, 1974
Cast
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - David Daguerre
- Marlène Jobert - Julia Vandal
- Philippe Noiret - Thomas Berthelot
- Solange Pradel - Greta
- Antoine Saint-John - Gardien
- Michel Delahaye - Le Médecin
- Maurice Vallier - Bertram
- Frédéric Santaya - Homme oiseaux
- Jean-Claude Fal - Le Forestier
- Patrice Melennec - Gendarme
Screenplay
- Francis Ryck (Novel)
- Pascal Jardin (Dialogue)
- Robert Enrico (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone, Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Étienne Becker
Editing: Eva Zora
Production: Président Films, Valoria Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Void of Despair and No Escape, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets
Keywords
prison, escape, police, refugee, patient, voyage, secret, mystery, thriller
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Who directed The Secret?
- The Secret was directed by Robert Enrico.
- Who stars in The Secret?
- The Secret stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marlène Jobert, Philippe Noiret, Solange Pradel, Antoine Saint-John, Michel Delahaye.
- How long is The Secret?
- The Secret has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Secret?
- The Secret is a Drama, Thriller, Mystery film.
- Where was The Secret produced?
- The Secret was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Secret?
- The themes of The Secret include: Void of Despair and No Escape, Double Identity Life and Great Deception, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Unsolved Disappearances and Secrets.