One Way or Another

One Way or Another

1976 · 125 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama, Thriller, Mystery

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.

Directed by Elio Petri · Written by Elio Petri

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