

The Truth Commissioner
2016-02-26 · 99 min · ★ 4.5
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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- Directors
- Declan Recks
- Production companies
- Kreo Films, Samson Films, Big Fish Films, Head Gear Films
- Countries
- Ireland
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Roger AllamHenry Stanfield
Sean McGinleyFrancis Gilroy
Barry WardMichael Madden
Conleth HillJohnny Rafferty
Madeleine MantockLaura
Tom Goodman-HillJake Marston
Simone KirbyMaria Walshe
Brid BrennanCatherine Gilroy
Ian McElhinneyJames Fenton
Lia WilliamsPrime Minister
Joanne CrawfordAnna Connolly
Ian BeattieBeckett
Klára IssováKrystal
Geraldine McAlindenMrs O'Kane
Stephen HaganAlan
Jonathan HardenGleeson
Eleanor MethvenMiriam Fenton
Carol MooreMrs Lorimer
John TraversRory GilroyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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