One Way or Another (1979)

  • NR
  • 12/14/1979 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller, Mystery
  • 2h 5m

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.

Elio Petri

Director, Screenplay

Leonardo Sciascia

Novel

Cast

Gian Maria Volonté's headshot

Gian Maria Volonté

M.
Marcello Mastroianni's headshot

Marcello Mastroianni

Don Gaetano
Mariangela Melato's headshot

Mariangela Melato

Giacinta
Ciccio Ingrassia's headshot

Ciccio Ingrassia

Voltrano
Franco Citti's headshot

Franco Citti

Autista di M.
Cesare Gelli's headshot

Cesare Gelli

Arras
Michel Piccoli's headshot

Michel Piccoli

Lui
Renato Salvatori's headshot

Renato Salvatori

Dr. Scalambri

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