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The Truth Commissioner
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The Truth Commissioner

2016-02-26 · 99 min · ★ 4.5

Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Declan Recks
Production companies
Kreo Films, Samson Films, Big Fish Films, Head Gear Films
Countries
Ireland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger AllamRoger AllamHenry Stanfield
Sean McGinleySean McGinleyFrancis Gilroy
Barry WardBarry WardMichael Madden
Conleth HillConleth HillJohnny Rafferty
Madeleine MantockMadeleine MantockLaura
Tom Goodman-HillTom Goodman-HillJake Marston
Simone KirbySimone KirbyMaria Walshe
Brid BrennanBrid BrennanCatherine Gilroy
Ian McElhinneyIan McElhinneyJames Fenton
Lia WilliamsLia WilliamsPrime Minister
Joanne CrawfordJoanne CrawfordAnna Connolly
Ian BeattieIan BeattieBeckett
Klára IssováKlára IssováKrystal
Geraldine McAlindenGeraldine McAlindenMrs O'Kane
Stephen HaganStephen HaganAlan
Jonathan HardenJonathan HardenGleeson
Eleanor MethvenEleanor MethvenMiriam Fenton
Ross McKinneyMichael Madden Jnr
Carol MooreCarol MooreMrs Lorimer
John TraversJohn TraversRory Gilroy

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