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The Secret People (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
91 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1952 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Thorold Dickinson

Written By:
Thorold Dickinson
Joyce Cary

Actors:
Valentina Cortese ..... Maria Brentano / Brent / Lena Collins
Serge Reggiani ..... Louis Balan
Charles Goldner ..... Anselmo
Audrey Hepburn ..... Nora Brentano
Angela Fouldes ..... Nora Brentano as a child
Megs Jenkins ..... Penny
Irene Worth ..... Miss Jackson
Reginald Tate ..... Inspector Eliot
Norman Williams ..... Police Sgt. Newcombe
Michael Shepley ..... Manager of the British Pavilion
Athene Seyler ..... Mrs. Reginald Kellick
Sydney Tafler ..... Syd Burnett
Geoffrey Hibbert ..... Steenie
John Ruddock ..... Daly
Michael Allan ..... Rodd

Synopsis:

A dark and suspenseful drama set in 1930s London. Maria Brentano and her younger sister Nora flee to London after their father is murdered by a European minister. Seven years later, during a weekend trip to Paris, Maria unexpectedly meets Louis, her former lover who is now plotting the assassination of the same minister. Maria and Nora become involved in the plan, which goes tragically wrong when the bomb they plant kills an innocent bystander. Facing the consequences of her actions and harboring dark secrets, Maria escapes and assumes a new identity, but later discovers that her sister is involved with Louis in a dangerous plot, and decides to boldly act in order to save her...

In 1930, Maria Brentano and her younger sister Nora flee to London after their father is murdered by a European dictator. Seven years later, during a weekend trip to Paris, Maria unexpectedly meets Louis, her former lover who is now plotting the assassination of the dictator. Maria and Nora become involved in the plan, which goes tragically wrong when the time bomb they plant kills an innocent bystander.

This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an innocent bystander is accidentally killed.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 26 February, 2010.

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