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The Crooked Man
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The Crooked Man

2003-12-17 · 100 min · ★ 9.0

TV Movie · Crime · Drama

Harry Fielding is an investigative reporter with a brief to covertly document the compromising exploits of public figures. Incriminating evidence captured on his camera is used by his unscrupulous boss, Hamilton, to blackmail the very people they are supposed to be protecting. The tables are turned when Fielding and Hamilton themselves become the subject of scrutiny and are plunged into a world of Subterfuge, Intrigue, blackmail and murder.

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Directors
David Drury
Production companies
Strand Productions, ARG TV Ltd., Odyssey Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ross KempRoss KempHarry Fielding
Liam CunninghamLiam CunninghamHamilton
Natasha LittleNatasha LittleLisa Talbot
Michael ByrneMichael ByrneArchie Saunders
Rupert FrazerRupert FrazerDouglas Jenner
Alan McKennaAlan McKennaAlex Simpson
Jake WoodJake WoodGeorge
Karen Wallace-JonesSarah Miller
Simon MeacockSimon MeacockJoe Miller
Hannah HoMei Ling

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