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Salting the Battlefield
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Salting the Battlefield

2014-03-27 · 93 min · ★ 6.3

Action · Drama · Crime

David Hare concludes his trilogy of films about MI5 renegade Johnny Worricker with another fugue on power, secrets and the British establishment. Johnny Worricker goes on the run with Margot Tyrell across Europe, and with the net closing in, the former MI5 man knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront prime minister Alec Beasley.

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Directors
David Hare
Production companies
Carnival Films, BBC Film, Heyday Films, NBCUniversal, Masterpiece, Beagle Pug Films
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bill NighyBill NighyJohnny Worricker
Helena Bonham CarterHelena Bonham CarterMargot Tyrell
Ralph FiennesRalph FiennesPrime Minister Alec Beasley
Ewen BremnerEwen BremnerRollo Madeley
Judy DavisJudy DavisJill Tankard
Felicity JonesFelicity JonesJulianne Worricker
Olivia WilliamsOlivia WilliamsBelinda Kay
Rupert GravesRupert GravesStirling Rogers
Saskia ReevesSaskia ReevesAnthea Catcheside
Shazad LatifShazad LatifJez Nichols
Daniel RyanDaniel RyanBill Catcheside
Leanne BestLeanne BestAmber Page
Kate BurdetteKate BurdetteAllegra Betts
Pip TorrensPip TorrensJack Calderon
San ShellaSan ShellaAbdul Khan
George LenzGeorge LenzSecurity Man
Malcolm SinclairMalcolm SinclairReverend Bernard Towers
Andrew CleaverAndrew CleaverBrian Lord
James McArdleJames McArdleTed Finch
Nathan Ives-MoibaNathan Ives-MoibaDean Chandler

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