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.
Gian Maria Volonté
as M.
Marcello Mastroianni
as Don Gaetano
Mariangela Melato
as Giacinta
Ciccio Ingrassia
as Voltrano
Franco Citti
as Autista di M.
Cesare Gelli
as Arras
Michel Piccoli
as Lui
Renato Salvatori
as Dr. Scalambri
Tino Scotti
as Il cuoco
Adriano Amidei Migliano
as Capra-Profiri
Giancarlo Badessi
as Ventre
Marion Bartoli
as Primogenito Lombo
