The Secret
Le Secret
Synopsis
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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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
Pierre Danny
Chef commando
Jean-François Adam
Claude Vandal
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Enrico
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Enrico
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Le Secret
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Président Films, Valoria Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Enrico
Robert Enrico, Francis Ryck, Pascal Jardin
Ennio Morricone
Étienne Becker
Eva Zora
Jacques-Eric Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Enrico
Director
Robert Enrico
Screenplay
Étienne Becker
Director of Photography
Jacques-Eric Strauss
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Eva Zora
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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?
Who directed The Secret?
The Secret was directed by Robert Enrico.
Who stars in The Secret?
The principal cast of The Secret includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marlène Jobert, Philippe Noiret, Solange Pradel, Antoine Saint-John.
When was The Secret released and how long is it?
The Secret was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Secret based on a book or true story?
The Secret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Francis Ryck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret?
The Secret holds official age classifications: FR: TP.