The Truth Commissioner

The Truth Commissioner

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.

Director: Declan Recks

Genre: Drama

Cast: Roger Allam, Sean McGinley, Barry Ward, Conleth Hill, Madeleine Mantock, Tom Goodman-Hill, Simone Kirby, Brid Brennan, Ian McElhinney, Lia Williams

  • Release date: 2016-02-26
  • Runtime: 99
  • Country: Ireland
IMDb
5.7
194 votes
TMDB
4.5
4 votes