The Rite
(1969)

Released: 1969-03-25

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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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Ingrid Thulin

as Thea Winkelmann

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Anders Ek

as Sebastian Fisher

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Gunnar Björnstrand

as Hans Winkelmann

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Erik Hell

as Judge Dr. Abrahamson

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Sven Nykvist

Director of Photography

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Mago

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Mago

Costume Design

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Börje Lundh

Makeup Artist

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Lennart Engholm

Sound Designer

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Berndt Frithiof

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