Set during a retreat of Christian Democrat politicians who practice spiritual exercises together, it is an allegory of corrupted power. Disturbing, claustrophobic settings are the background to a series of mysterious crimes.
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The people behind it
Gian Maria Volonté
M.
Marcello Mastroianni
Don Gaetano
Mariangela Melato
Giacinta
Ciccio Ingrassia
Voltrano
Franco Citti
M.'s Driver
Cesare Gelli
Arras
Tino Scotti
Hotel Zafer Cook
Adriano Amidei Migliano
Minister Capra Profiri
Giancarlo Badessi
Ventre
Mario Bartolomei
Franco Lombo
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