An American lawyer is killed in Northern Ireland after failing to stop at a road block. A top-ranking police officer is called upon to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Taut, intriguing and exciting political thriller.
A controversial political thriller: a fictionalised account of the alleged "shoot to kill" policy in Northern Ireland and John Stalker's investigation, with Jim Allen'... more >
A controversial political thriller: a fictionalised account of the alleged "shoot to kill" policy in Northern Ireland and John Stalker's investigation, with Jim Allen's screenplay eschewing impartiality. The cast contains an unusually high proportion of notable professional actors, The leading players, Frances McDormand and Brian Cox, are as excellent as ever. < less
