Confessions of a Congressman (1978)
El diputado (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Unrated
- 1h 50min
- Drama
- 01 Nov 1985 (USA)
- Movie
Forbidden love between a politician and a teenage hustler hired by secret police for blackmail. Their relationship takes an unexpected romantic turn, leading to a dangerous situation involving betrayal and potential murder.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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| José Sacristán | ... |
Roberto Orbea
(as Jose Sacristan)
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| María Luisa San José | ... |
Carmen
(as Mª Luisa San Jose)
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José Luis Alonso | ... |
Juanito
(as Jose Luis Alonso)
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Enrique Vivó | ... |
Moreno Pastrana
(as Enrique Vivo)
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| Agustín González | ... |
Carrés
(as Agustin Gonzalez)
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| Queta Claver | ... |
Madre de Juanito
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Ángel Pardo | ... |
Nes
(as Angel Pardo)
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| Juan Antonio Bardem | ... |
Juan
(as J. Antonio Bardem)
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Mari Ángeles Acevedo | ... |
Esposa de Eusebio
(as Mª Angeles Acevedo)
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Fernando Marín | ... |
Policía
(as Fernando Marin)
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Aldo Grilo | ... |
Periodista argentino
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Ramón Repáraz | ... |
Policía interrogador
(as Ramon Reparaz)
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Fabián Conde | ... |
Anfitrión de la 1ª orgía
(as Fabian Conde)
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Alejo Loren | ... |
Anfitrión de la 2ª orgía
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Ramón Centenero | ... |
Lector de la ficha policial
(as Ramon Centenero)
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| María Jesús Hoyos | ... |
Política comunista
(as Mª Jesus Hoyos)
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Vicente Sangiovanni |
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Coral Pellicer | ... |
Lectora del expediente
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| José Manuel Cervino | ... |
Policía interrogador
(as Jose M. Cervino)
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Tony Valento | ... |
Médico de la cárcel
(as Toni Valento)
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Fernando Chinarro | ... |
Policía
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María Pilar Alonso | ... |
(as Mª Pilar Alonso)
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| Juan Jesús Valverde | ... |
Policía
(as J.J. Valverde)
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Julián Navarro | ... |
(as Julian Navarro)
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Elmer Modlin | ... |
Miembro del grupo fascista
(as Elmel Modlin)
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Antonio Gonzalo |
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Santiago Carrillo | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Eloy de la Iglesia | ... |
Hombre en mitin (uncredited)
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Ángel García | ... |
Periodista (uncredited)
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| Felipe González | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Dolores Ibárruri | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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José María Labernié | ... |
Político ultraderechista (uncredited)
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Carlos Lucas | ... |
Hombre en parada (uncredited)
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Isabel Perales | ... |
Mujer en mitin (uncredited)
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Pape Pérez | ... |
Miembro del partido (uncredited)
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| Emiliano Redondo | ... |
Hombre rico que practica felación a Juanito (uncredited)
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Julio Ruano | ... |
Periodista (uncredited)
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Adolfo Suárez | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Pedro Mari Sánchez | ... |
Juanito (uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Eloy de la Iglesia | ||
Written by
| Eloy de la Iglesia | ... | (story) & |
| Gonzalo Goicoechea | ... | (story) |
| Eloy de la Iglesia | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Gonzalo Goicoechea | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| J.A. Pérez Giner | ... | executive producer (as J.A. Perez Giner) |
Cinematography by
| Antonio Cuevas | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Julio Peña | ||
Editorial Department
| Susana Ocaña | ... | assistant editor |
| Antonio Pérez Reina | ... | assistant editor (as Antonio Perez) |
Set Decoration by
| Gumersindo Andrés | ... | (as Gumersindo Andres) |
Makeup Department
| Ángel Luis De Diego | ... | makeup artist (as Angel Luis de Diego) |
| José Quetglás | ... | make-up and hair (as Jose Quetglas) |
| Blanca Sánchez | ... | make-up and hair (as Blanca Sanchez) |
Production Management
| Carlos Orengo | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tito Goyanes | ... | assistant director |
| Manuel Gullón | ... | assistant director (as Manuel Gullon) |
| Josetxo San Mateo | ... | assistant director (as Josecho San Mateo) |
Art Department
| Pedro Blanco | ... | art assistant |
| Lorenzo Collado | ... | art assistant |
| Enrique Díaz | ... | art assistant (as Enrique Diaz) |
| Josefa Orengo | ... | art assistant |
Sound Department
| Jacinto Cora | ... | sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Julio Madurga | ... | camera operator |
| Fernando Moreno | ... | gaffer |
| Fátima Ochando | ... | camera operator (as Fatima Ochando) |
| Ramón Perdiguero | ... | camera operator (as Ramon Perdiguero) |
| José Salvador | ... | still photographer (as Jose Salvador) |
Additional Crew
| Ricardo García Arrojo | ... | production assistant (as Ricardo Garcia) |
| Marisa Ibáñez | ... | production assistant (as Marisa Ibañez) |
| Carlos Ramón | ... | production assistant (as Carlos Ramon) |
| Luis Carrillo | ... | voice dubbing: Julio Ruano (uncredited) |
| Joaquín Escola | ... | voice dubbing: Enrique Vivó (uncredited) |
| Pedro Estecha | ... | voice dubbing: Elmer Modlin (uncredited) |
| Eduardo Jover | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| José Moratalla | ... | voice dubbing: Aldo Grilo/Ramón Centenero/Fernando Chinarro (uncredited) |
| Claudio Rodríguez | ... | voice dubbing: José Manuel Cervino/Fernando Marín/Julián Navarro/various (uncredited) |
| Pedro Mari Sánchez | ... | voice dubbing: José Luis Alonso (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Altered Innocence (2023) (United States)
- Award Films International (1984) (United States) (video)
- David Whitten (1985) (United States) (subtitled)
- Divisa Home Video (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1978) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Story Film-Pablo Núñez (titles and opticals)
- Aguayo (camera equipment provided by)
- Vázquez Hermanos (props)
- Sastreria Cornejo (wardrobe)
- Sincronía (sound post-production)
- Transportes Galindo (transports)
- José Moreno (electrical equipment)
- Arganda (studio)
- Umesa (generators)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sex and politics collide in this tale of forbidden love, blackmail and murder. Set up by the secret police to compromise a prominent politician, a teenage hustler discovers himself passionately in love with the man he must betray. Written by Jim Stark |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Provocative director Eloy de la Iglesia's El Diputado has been fully restored and is also known as Confessions of a Congressman with English Subtitles See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Sacristán: Retrato del compromiso (2016). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Canto a la Libertad See more » |
| Quotes |
[after the hustler Juanito confesses that he's been attempting to frame the politician Roberto for the fascists by sleeping with him]
Juanito: Which do you consider the biggest lie? Roberto Orbea: Not telling me you were fascist bait. Juanito: No. It was telling you I was doing this just for the money. See more » |