Hidden Agenda(1990)
“Every government has one.”
Overview
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.
Director
Ken Loach
Studio
Initial (II)
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Frances McDormand
as Ingrid Jessner
Brian Cox
as Peter Kerrigan
Brad Dourif
as Paul Sullivan
Mai Zetterling
as Moa
Bernard Archard
as Sir Robert Neil
Michelle Fairley
as Teresa Doyle
Maurice Roëves
as Harris
Jim Norton
as Brodie
John Benfield
as Maxwell
Bernard Bloch
as Henri
Des McAleer
as Sgt Kennedy
Ian McElhinney
as Jack Cunnigham
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Initial (II) • Hemdale
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hidden Agenda?▼
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What is Hidden Agenda about?▼
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.
Who directed Hidden Agenda?▼
Hidden Agenda was directed by Ken Loach and released in 1990. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Hidden Agenda?▼
Hidden Agenda has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Hidden Agenda?▼
The cast of Hidden Agenda includes Frances McDormand as Ingrid Jessner, Brian Cox as Peter Kerrigan, Brad Dourif as Paul Sullivan, Mai Zetterling as Moa, Bernard Archard as Sir Robert Neil and more.
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