Confessions of a Congressman

Confessions of a Congressman

★ 6.1IMDb Score
Released:1978-10-20
Genre:Drama
Duration:106 min
Country:Spain
Director:Eloy de la Iglesia
Actors:José Sacristán, María Luisa San José, José Luis Alonso, Enrique Vivó, Agustín González
Production:Figaro Films, Ufesa, Prozesa, Award Films International

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.

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