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Hidden Agenda

1990-11-21 · 108 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Thriller

In Ireland, American lawyer Ingrid Jessner and her activist partner, Paul Sullivan, struggle to uncover atrocities committed by the British government against the Northern Irish during the "Troubles." But when Sullivan is assassinated in the streets, Jessner teams up with Peter Kerrigan, a British investigator acting against the will of his own government, and struggles to uncover a conspiracy that may even implicate one of Kerrigan's colleagues.

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Directors
Ken Loach
Production companies
Initial (II), Hemdale
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,232,210

Top Cast

Frances McDormandFrances McDormandIngrid Jessner
Brian CoxBrian CoxPeter Kerrigan
Brad DourifBrad DourifPaul Sullivan
Mai ZetterlingMai ZetterlingMoa
Bernard ArchardBernard ArchardSir Robert Neil
Michelle FairleyMichelle FairleyTeresa Doyle
Maurice RoëvesMaurice RoëvesHarris
Jim NortonJim NortonBrodie
John BenfieldJohn BenfieldMaxwell
Bernard BlochBernard BlochHenri
Des McAleerDes McAleerSgt Kennedy
Ian McElhinneyIan McElhinneyJack Cunnigham
Brian McCannBrian McCannMolloy
Patrick KavanaghPatrick KavanaghAlec Nevin
John KeeganDet Sgt Hughes
Oliver MaguireOliver MaguireSupt. Fraser
Robert PattersonIan Logan
Paul MoriartyPaul MoriartyJournalist
Victoria D'AngeloJournalist
Ivan LittleTV Reporter

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