One Way or Another

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 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

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