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The Rite (1969)

Overview

A judge in an unnamed country interviews three actors, together and singly, provoking them while investigating a pornographic performance for which they may face a fine. Their relationships are complicated: Sebastian, volatile, a heavy drinker, in debt, guilty of killing his former partner, is having an affair with that man's widow. She is Thea, high strung, prone to fits, and seemingly fragile, currently married to Sebastian's new partner, Hans. Hans is the troupe leader, wealthy, self-contained, and growing tired. The judge plays on the trio's insecurities, but when they finally, in a private session with him, perform the masque called The Rite, they may have their revenge.
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Ingmar Bergman profile
Ingmar Bergman

Director

Cast

Ingrid Thulin profile
Ingrid Thulin

Thea Winkelmann

Anders Ek profile
Anders Ek

Sebastian Fisher

Gunnar Björnstrand profile
Gunnar Björnstrand

Hans Winkelmann

Erik Hell profile
Erik Hell

Judge Dr. Abrahamson

Ingmar Bergman profile
Ingmar Bergman

Priest

Ingrid Thulin profile
Ingrid Thulin

Thea Winkelmann

Anders Ek profile
Anders Ek

Sebastian Fisher

Gunnar Björnstrand profile
Gunnar Björnstrand

Hans Winkelmann

Erik Hell profile
Erik Hell

Judge Dr. Abrahamson

Ingmar Bergman profile
Ingmar Bergman

Priest

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Release Date

March 25, 1969

Original Language

Swedish

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Cinematograph AB logoSF Studios logoPersonafilm logo

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