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Confessions of a Congressman (1978)

  • 106 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.8/10 (742 votes)

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Plot

In the gripping narrative of El diputado (1978), the world of politics and passion intermingle in a tense game of power and desire. The protagonist is a burgeoning politician, whose career is on the brink of brilliance. His life, however, teeters on the edge of chaos when a hospital visit unexpectedly rekindles his suppressed homosexual desires. Initially, he navigates this secret life with caution, engaging in fleeting encounters with young men provided by a discreet hustler he met in the hospital. However, the politician’s world starts to spin out of control when he falls for one of these young men, welcoming him into his family and risking not just his career, but his marriage as well. Unbeknownst to him, his enemies in the ruthless political sphere are aware of his clandestine activities. They cunningly weaponize his newfound love against him, planting the young man as a tool of blackmail and betrayal. As the lines between love, deceit, and politics blur, the hustler finds himself caught in a whirlwind of emotions, torn between his burgeoning passion and the damning task he must execute. El diputado expertly weaves a tale of forbidden love, political intrigue, and murder, where the stakes escalate with every heartbeat, and the threat of betrayal looms ominously. Will love triumph in this perilous game, or will it crumble under the weight of political machinations? This film promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning where the boundaries of love and loyalty truly lie.

Where to watch Confessions of a Congressman?

Confessions of a Congressman is a drama movie featuring José Sacristán and directed by Eloy de la Iglesia.

Confessions of a Congressman is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.