France / Oct 09, 1974 / TP
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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?
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Frédéric Santaya | Homme oiseaux |
| Jean-Claude Fal | Le Forestier |
| Patrice Melennec | Gendarme |
| Pierre Danny | Chef commando |
| Jean-François Adam | Claude Vandal |
Genres
DramaThrillerMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Le Secret |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France, Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Président Films, Valoria Films |
| Release date | 9 ottobre 1974 |
| Production | Jacques-Eric Strauss |
| Writer | Robert Enrico, Francis Ryck, Pascal Jardin |
| Editing | Eva Zora |
| Cinematography | Étienne Becker |
| Assistant directors | Claire Denis, Robert Enrico |
| Camera operators | Étienne Becker |
| Additional photography | Étienne Becker |
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| Music | Ennio Morricone |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Oct 09, 1974
Digital
France / Mar 01, 2022 / VOD
Physical media
France / Jun 14, 2023 / DVD
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