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The Truth Commissioner (2016)

2016-02-26 · 1h 39m · EN
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Set in a post-Troubles Northern Ireland, The Truth Commissioner follows the fictional story of Henry Stanfield, played by Roger Allam, a career diplomat who has just been appointed as Truth Commissioner to Northern Ireland. Eager to make good as a peacemaker, the Prime Minister urges a commission following the South African model of Truth and Reconciliation. But, though Stanfield starts bravely, he quickly uncovers some bloody and inconvenient truths about those now running the country; truths which none of those in power are prepared to have revealed.

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Declan RecksDirectorEoin O'CallaghanWriter

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Roger AllamRoger AllamHenry StanfieldSean McGinleySean McGinleyFrancis GilroyBarry WardBarry WardMichael MaddenConleth HillConleth HillJohnny RaffertyMadeleine MantockMadeleine MantockLauraTom Goodman-HillTom Goodman-HillJake MarstonSimone KirbySimone KirbyMaria WalsheBrid BrennanBrid BrennanCatherine GilroyIan McElhinneyIan McElhinneyJames FentonLia WilliamsLia WilliamsPrime MinisterJoanne CrawfordJoanne CrawfordAnna ConnollyIan BeattieIan BeattieBeckett

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Northern irelandPolitics

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityNorthern Ireland · PoliticsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference468132Actor preference132451 · 303556 · 2462Country preferenceIe

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What is The Truth Commissioner about?

Set in a post-Troubles Northern Ireland, The Truth Commissioner follows the fictional story of Henry Stanfield, played by Roger Allam, a career diplomat who has just been appointed as Truth Commissioner to Northern Ireland. Eager to make good as a peacemaker, the Prime Minister urges a commission following the South African model of Truth and Reconciliation. But, though Stanfield starts bravely, he quickly uncovers some bloody and inconvenient truths about those now running the country; truths which none of those in power are prepared to have revealed.

How long is The Truth Commissioner?

The Truth Commissioner has a runtime of 99 minutes.