Secrets
Secrets

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Secrets

1977
Movie
84 min
English

A woman is menaced in a house on a Greek island.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Stanley KramerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

An elderly millionaire, dying of cancer, has a series of flashbacks to his life and loves. He reflects on his relationships with his wife, his mistress, and a woman he loved in his youth, all while confronting his mortality and the secrets he has kept.

Critical Reception

Secrets received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its ambition and the performances of its veteran cast, while others found its narrative structure and thematic explorations to be dated and overly sentimental.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its exploration of love and regret.

  • Criticized for a lack of emotional depth and predictability.

  • The performances of the experienced cast were generally seen as a highlight.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or uncollated for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

This film marked one of the final acting roles for Melvyn Douglas, who died the same year it was released.

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