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Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge
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Derren Brown: Pushed to the Edge

2016-01-12 · 70 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary · TV Movie

Derren Brown investigates the power of social compliance by persuading an unwitting member of the public into believing that they have pushed someone to their death.

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Directors
Jon Richards
Production companies
Vaudeville Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Derren BrownDerren BrownHimself
Tom CarterTom
Chris KingstonHimself
Heather Ashley ChaseHeather Ashley ChaseHerself
Matt LucasMatt LucasHimself
Martin FreemanMartin FreemanHimself
David TennantDavid TennantHimself
Polly EachusGizzy

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