Confessions of a Congressman

Oct 20, 1978

1h 46m

★ 6.2

Overview

Roberto, a leader and follower of the ideals of his radical leftist opposition party, can’t resist the cheap beautiful street teenagers that are thrown his way for various pleasures.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Figaro Films

Ufesa

Prozesa

Award Films International

Altered Innocence

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Cast

Roberto Orbea

José Sacristán

Carmen

María Luisa San José

Juanito

José Luis Alonso

Eusebio Moreno Pastrana

Enrique Vivó

Carrés

Agustín González

Juanito's Mother

Queta Claver

Nes

Ángel Pardo

Juan

Juan Antonio Bardem

Antonio Gonzalo

Police Investigator

Ramón Reparaz

Police Investigator

José Manuel Cervino

Police Officer

Fernando Marín

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