Overview
Justin Quayle is a low-level British diplomat who has always gone about his work very quietly, not causing any problems. But after his radical wife Tessa is killed he becomes determined to find out why, thrusting himself into the middle of a very dangerous conspiracy.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedDirected by Fernando Meirelles, this 2005 drama follows a reserved British diplomat who, after his activist wife is killed, sets aside his quiet caution to uncover the truth behind her death and finds himself drawn into a far-reaching conspiracy. Blending mystery and thriller elements with emotional depth, the film weaves a tense investigation through striking international settings. Its themes of love, grief, corruption, and conscience suit viewers who appreciate intelligent, socially conscious thrillers. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 7.0.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Ralph Fiennes
Justin Quayle
Rachel Weisz
Tessa Quayle
Danny Huston
Sandy Woodrow
Bill Nighy
Sir Bernard Pellegrin
Pete Postlethwaite
Lorbeer
Richard McCabe
Arthur Hammond
Donald Sumpter
Tim Donohue
Juliet Aubrey
Gloria Woodrow
1,624 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.07 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
August 31, 2005
Runtime
2h 9m
Rating
R
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director