Hidden Agenda (1990)

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Hidden Agenda (1990) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Stewart Copeland
Cinematography: Clive Tickner
Editing: Jonathan Morris
Production: Initial (II), Hemdale
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: en

Themes

Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Political Instability and Chaos, Power and Political Games, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth

Keywords

politics, northern ireland, cover-up, torture, terrorism, ira (irish republican army), parade, irish easter rebellion (1916), belfast, north ireland, thatcherism

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Hidden Agenda?
Hidden Agenda stars Frances McDormand, Brian Cox, Brad Dourif, Mai Zetterling, Bernard Archard, Michelle Fairley.
How long is Hidden Agenda?
Hidden Agenda has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Hidden Agenda?
Hidden Agenda is a Drama, Thriller film.
How much did Hidden Agenda gross?
Hidden Agenda grossed $1M worldwide.
Where was Hidden Agenda produced?
Hidden Agenda was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Hidden Agenda?
The themes of Hidden Agenda include: Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Political Instability and Chaos, Power and Political Games, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.