Overview
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.
Cast
- Gian Maria Volonté as M.
- Marcello Mastroianni as Don Gaetano
- Mariangela Melato as Giacinta
- Ciccio Ingrassia as Voltrano
- Franco Citti as M.'s Driver
- Cesare Gelli as Arras
- Tino Scotti as Hotel Zafer Cook
- Adriano Amidei Migliano as Minister Capra Profiri
- Giancarlo Badessi as Ventre
- Mario Bartolomei as Franco Lombo