Jeffrey Archer: The Truth (2002)
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- 1h 30min
- Biography, Comedy
- 01 Dec 2002 (UK)
- TV Movie
A satirical look at the fascinating 'secret' TRUE life of disgraced 1980's Tory politician turned bestselling author Jeffrey Archer. The Truth, the whole truth and everything BUT the truth.
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Cast
| Damian Lewis | ... |
Jeffrey Archer
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| Greta Scacchi | ... |
Margaret Thatcher
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| Polly Walker | ... |
Mrs. Archer
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| Ben Miller | ... |
Roland Moxley-Nemesis
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| Emily Mortimer | ... |
Lady Diana - Princess of Wales
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| Richard Wilson | ... |
Duke of Edinburgh
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| Richard Griffiths | ... |
Willie Whitelaw
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Danielle Tilley | ... |
Emma
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| Steven Pacey | ... |
Tony Blair
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| Gary Lineker | ... |
England manager
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| Rupert Holliday-Evans | ... |
Caspar, Tory MP
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| Rachel Pickup | ... |
Casino Girl
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| Geoffrey Beevers | ... |
Dennis Thatcher
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| Mark Spalding | ... |
DPG Officer / Royal Guard
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| Geoffrey Whitehead | ... |
Chessington
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Steve Money | ... |
Razors
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| Paul Ready | ... |
Paul McCartney
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Anthony Warren | ... |
Casino Manager
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Natasha Bell | ... |
Secretary
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| Caroline Carver | ... |
Secretary
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| Georgina Chapman | ... |
Secretary
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| Ellen Thomas | ... |
First Judge
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Ruby Turner | ... |
Second Judge
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Willie Jonah | ... |
Nelson Mandela
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Louisa McCarthy | ... |
Prostitute
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| Andrew Dennis | ... |
Footballer
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| Beverly Longhurst | ... |
Mother
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Esme Folley | ... |
Casino Girl
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Andrew Harrison | ... |
Gym Trainer
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Honey Hazel | ... |
Party Guest
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Alan Swoffer | ... |
John Lennon
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Ray Donn | ... |
Man in Casino (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Guy Jenkin | ||
Written by
| Guy Jenkin | ... | () |
Produced by
| Simon Mills | ... | line producer |
| Mark Redhead | ... | executive producer |
| Chrissy Skinns | ... | producer |
| Sally Woodward Gentle | ... | executive producer: BBC |
Music by
| Edmund Butt | ||
Cinematography by
| Sean Bobbitt | ||
Editing by
| Paul Garrick | ||
Editorial Department
| Cas Casey | ... | on-line editor |
| Gez Morris | ... | assistant editor (as Gerald Morris) |
Production Design by
| Simon Holland | ||
Art Direction by
| Clinton Cavers | ||
Makeup Department
| Penny Smith | ... | makeup artist |
| Stevie Smith | ... | makeup artist (as Steven Smith) |
| Sue Westwood | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chris Stoaling | ... | third assistant director |
| Anthony Wilcox | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Hugh Fottrell | ... | standby props |
| Terry Heggarty | ... | standby painter |
| Mark Larkin | ... | graphic designer |
| Manu Poupard | ... | lead man |
| Paul Purdy | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Steve Fish | ... | boom operator |
| Pip Norton | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Chris Nuttall | ... | sound editor |
| Patrick Quirke | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Paul McGuinness | ... | special effects supervisor |
Visual Effects by
| Alexis Haggar | ... | digital compositor |
| Paul McGuinness | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Andreas Petrides | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brian Beaumont | ... | gaffer |
| Ian Glenister | ... | best boy |
| Stuart Howell | ... | camera operator |
| Nic Lawson | ... | cinematographer: second unit |
| Julian Morson | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Paul Parker | ... | electrician |
| Simon Surtees | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Stephen Moore | ... | casting assistant |
Music Department
| Toby Wood | ... | score recording engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jane Jackson | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Amy Gilliam | ... | daily floor runner |
| Julie Scott | ... | production executive |
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Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI Lighting Rental (lighting equipment)
- Casting Collective (extras casting)
Storyline
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Starting in Archer's Oxford days this bizarre comedy maps the 'truth' about Archer's rise, fall and eventual re-rise to power. The story is told in 2009 as Archer helps someone write an unofficial Biography a few years after Archer's release from Prison.
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| Taglines | This story is based on real events, only the facts have been changed See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | References Apocalypse Now (1979). See more » |