The Truth Commissioner

The Truth Commissioner

2016 · 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.

Directed by Declan Recks · Written by Eoin O'Callaghan

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Roger Allam Henry Stanfield
Sean McGinley Francis Gilroy
Barry Ward Michael Madden
Conleth Hill Johnny Rafferty
Madeleine Mantock Laura
Tom Goodman-Hill Jake Marston
Simone Kirby Maria Walshe
Brid Brennan Catherine Gilroy
Ian McElhinney James Fenton
Lia Williams Prime Minister
Joanne Crawford Anna Connolly
Ian Beattie Beckett

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