Official Secrets(2019)
“Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.”
Overview
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
Director
Gavin Hood
Studio
Clear Pictures Entertainment
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Keira Knightley
as Katharine Gun
Matt Smith
as Martin Bright
Ralph Fiennes
as Ben Emmerson
Adam Bakri
as Yasar Gun
Matthew Goode
as Peter Beaumont
Rhys Ifans
as Ed Vulliamy
Indira Varma
as Shami Chakrabarti
John Heffernan
as James Welch
Conleth Hill
as Roger Alton
Jack Farthing
as Andy Dumfries
MyAnna Buring
as Jasmine
Peter Guinness
as TinTin
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.2 / 10
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Clear Pictures Entertainment • Screen Yorkshire • Silver Reel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Official Secrets?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Official Secrets (2019).
What is Official Secrets about?▼
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
Who directed Official Secrets?▼
Official Secrets was directed by Gavin Hood and released in 2019. It is a thriller, history, drama film.
How long is Official Secrets?▼
Official Secrets has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Official Secrets?▼
The cast of Official Secrets includes Keira Knightley as Katharine Gun, Matt Smith as Martin Bright, Ralph Fiennes as Ben Emmerson, Adam Bakri as Yasar Gun, Matthew Goode as Peter Beaumont and more.
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