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?
Movie: The Secret
Top 10 Billed Cast
David Daguerre
Julia Vandal
Thomas Berthelot
Greta
Gardien
Le Médecin
Bertram
Homme oiseaux
Gendarme
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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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1974-10-09
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