The Truth Commissioner

Feb 26, 2016

1h 39m

★ 4.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Kreo Films

Samson Films

Big Fish Films

Head Gear Films

The Truth Commissioner Trailers

Cast

Henry Stanfield

Roger Allam

Francis Gilroy

Sean McGinley

Michael Madden

Barry Ward

Johnny Rafferty

Conleth Hill

Laura

Madeleine Mantock

Jake Marston

Tom Goodman-Hill

Maria Walshe

Simone Kirby

Catherine Gilroy

Brid Brennan

James Fenton

Ian McElhinney

Prime Minister

Lia Williams

Anna Connolly

Joanne Crawford

Beckett

Ian Beattie

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