The Truth Commissioner

– Set in a post-Troubles Northern Ireland, The Truth Commissioner follows the fictional story of Henry..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
The Truth Commissioner (2016)

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.

Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:

The Truth Commissioner (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

26 Feb 2016

Language:

English

Director:

Declan Recks

Writer:

Eoin O'Callaghan

Main Actors:

Roger Allam, Barry Ward, Conleth Hill, Madeleine Mantock

Plot:

Henry Stanfield is the new Truth Commissioner in Northern Ireland. Part of his job is to facilitate the peaceful sharing of power in Belfast. However, the investigation into the murder of a teenage boy, who acted as an informer, brings to light more buried secrets than either London or Dublin want to become known, and various people, both at home in Ireland and as far away as America, find out that old sins cast long shadows.

Production:

Big Fish Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10