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Confessions of a Congressman (1978): Cast & Plot

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Confessions of a Congressman is a 1978 drama starring José Sacristán as Roberto Orbea, Emiliano Redondo and Pedro Mari Sánchez. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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Confessions of a Congressman (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Studio
Figaro Films
After the credits
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The story

What Is Confessions of a Congressman About?

The premise of Confessions of a Congressman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Roberto, a committed leader of a radical left‑wing opposition party, finds himself unable to resist the alluring street teenagers offered to him for fleeting pleasures. His public advocacy clashes with his private indulgences, revealing the tension between his ideals and his behavior.

Confessions of a Congressman Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Confessions of a Congressman Cast & Characters

José Sacristán leads the cast as Roberto Orbea, with Emiliano Redondo as Rich Man Fellating Juanito (uncredited) and Pedro Mari Sánchez as Juanito (voice) (uncredited).

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Plot

Confessions of a Congressman Plot Summary

What happens in Confessions of a Congressman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Madrid, Roberto Orbea stands at the center of a turbulent political moment: a Marxist-Leninist deputy in a newly legalized party, and at the same time a married man living a hidden life as a closeted homosexual. His private reality is a threat to the public persona he must maintain, and it isn’t long before his enemies—rooted in a rising fascist current—discover the fracture. To weaponize this secret, they enlist [Juanito](/actor/pedro-mari-sn Sanchez) to seduce the politician. What begins as manipulation soon deepens into something real, as the two men grow close and unexpectedly fall in love, turning political stakes into personal conviction.

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Confessions of a Congressman Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Der Abgeordnete” and “A jelölt”.

Also known as
  • Der Abgeordnete
  • A jelölt
  • The Deputy
  • O Deputado
  • L'aveu d'un député
  • 国会議員
  • Milletvekili ve Kongre Üyesi, დეპუტატი
  • Депутат
  • 议员故事

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Confessions of a Congressman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Confessions of a Congressman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Confessions of a Congressman?

Confessions of a Congressman runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was Confessions of a Congressman released?

Confessions of a Congressman was released on October 20, 1978.

Who is in the cast of Confessions of a Congressman?

Confessions of a Congressman stars José Sacristán as Roberto Orbea, Emiliano Redondo as Rich Man Fellating Juanito (uncredited) and Pedro Mari Sánchez as Juanito (voice) (uncredited), among 38 credited actors.

Does Confessions of a Congressman have a post-credit scene?

No. Confessions of a Congressman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Confessions of a Congressman in?

The original language of Confessions of a Congressman is Spanish.

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