Jeffrey Archer: The Truth
This story is based on real events, only the facts have been changed
2002 · 90 min · ★ 4.7 · TV Movie, Comedy
A satirical look at the 'secret' TRUE life of Jeffrey Archer. The Truth, the whole truth and everything BUT the truth.
Directed by Guy Jenkin · Written by Guy Jenkin
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Damian Lewis Jeffrey Archer -
Polly Walker Mrs. Archer -
Greta Scacchi Margaret Thatcher -
Ben Miller Roland Moxley-Nemesis -
Emily Mortimer Lady Diana - Princess of Wales -
Richard Wilson Duke of Edinburgh -
Richard Griffiths Willie Whitelaw -
Gary Lineker England manager -
Paul Ready Paul McCartney -
Georgina Chapman Secretary -
Rachel Pickup Casino Girl -
Rupert Holliday-Evans Caspar, Tory Mp
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