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Nick (Gabriel Byrne) and Vernon (Denholm Elliott) are two reporters who receive an anonymous tip-off that a political scandal is about to break. MP Dennis Markham (Ian Bannen), a friend of Vernon's, has been photographed leaving a call girl's flat, and two hours later an East German military attache is photographed going in. Whilst Nick delves into Markham's affairs, Vernon is interested in a different angle. When Vernon suddenly dies, Nick begins to realise the story goes far deeper than anyone imagined and he realises that someone does not want the truth to be discovered.

Winner Best Actor in a Supporting Role 1986 BAFTA Film Awards

Director:

David Drury [4],

Starring:

Robbie Coltrane [50], David Calder [4], Greta Scacchi [15], Ian Bannen [26], Denholm Elliott [23], Gabriel Byrne [36], Bill Paterson [21], Fulton Mackay [3], Frederick Treves [2],

Screen Formats:

Full Frame 1.33:1

Language and Sound:

English Dolby Digital Stereo

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